Liverpool vs Bournemouth LIVE: Wirtz, Ekitike among four Liverpool debuts in season opener

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage from the opening match of the Premier League 2025-26 clash between Liverpool and Bournemouth from the Anfield Stadium on Friday.

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It is sure to be an emotional evening Friday as Anfield hosts a competitive match for the first time since the death of Diogo Jota, who played for Liverpool for the past five seasons. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in a car accident in Spain last month.

As a club, Liverpool is still grieving the loss of Jota and it remains to be seen how the players are affected this season.

“The first time we arrive for a session, the first time we play a game, the first time after 20 minutes (Jota wore No. 20) they sing his song — all these things are difficult,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot said.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth live-streaming info:

The Premier League 2025-26 opener between Liverpool vs Bournemouth will be available for live-streaming on Jio Hotstar.

Starting XIs:

Liverpool: Alisson, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike, Salah

Bournemouth: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Diakite, Smith, Adams, Brooks, Scott, Tavernier, Evanilson, Semenyo