Liverpool vs Bournemouth team news: Divock Origi starts up front with Sadio Mane out injured

LIVERPOOL take on Bournemouth looking to tighten their grip on a top four place.

But they are having to contend with a hefty injury list as they look to avenge their dramatic 4-3 defeat at Dean Court earlier in the season.

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Here is all the latest team news ahead of Liverpool vs Bournemouth.

What is the latest Liverpool team news?

Jurgen Klopp’s side were dealt a sore blow on Saturday when star forward Sadio Mane limped off against Everton at the weekend.

The Senegalese star could be set to miss the season and joins Adam Lallana, Daniel Sturridge, Jordan Henderson, Danny Ings and Ovie Ejaria on the treatment table.

Mane is certain to miss the game against Bournemouth, with the swelling still too much even for doctors to assess the extent of the damage.

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English quartet Henderson, Lallana, Ings and Ejaria will also not suit up for the game.

Divock Origi will start up front with Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino in behind and a midfield of Emre Can, Lucas and Georginio Wijnaldum.

What is the latest Bournemouth team news?

Cherries midfielder Andrew Surman is out with a knee injury, so Jack Wilshere is promoted to the starting line-up.

Tyrone Mings is still suspended following his stamp on Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

And Eddie Howe's side also have long-term injured duo Callum Wilson and Adam Federici on the physio's table.

Jordon Ibe plays against his former team with Harry Arter also returning to the starting line-up.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Bournemouth?

The Reds' game with the Cherries will not be broadcast live, with Chelsea vs Manchester City getting the nod.

However you can follow all the action in our live blog and watch all the goals as they go in on our app.

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SunSport prediction

Liverpool have recovered from their shocking early-2017 form of late and should be too much at home for Bournemouth... 3-1.

Liverpool vs Bournemouth - Match facts

• Liverpool have won all four of their previous home meetings with Bournemouth in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and conceding twice.
• Bournemouth won the reverse of this fixture 4-3 in December, despite trailing 1-3 going into the final 15 minutes.
• All 11 goals in the three previous Premier League meetings between these sides have been scored by different players.
• Philippe Coutinho has assisted six Premier League goals this season, his second best tally in a Premier League campaign (7 in 2013/14).

• Liverpool have won four consecutive Premier League games at Anfield for the first time under Jurgen Klopp; they last won five in a row in April 2014 (a run of six wins under Brendan Rodgers).
• Liverpool and Bournemouth have each scored seven goals from the penalty spot this season, the joint-most in the Premier League.
• Liverpool have scored and conceded in 21 of their 30 Premier League games this season (70%); more often than any other side.
• The Cherries are unbeaten in each of their last four matches in the Premier League (W2 D2), this after a run of four consecutive defeats.
• Bournemouth have kept consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League; they’ve never recorded three shutouts in a row.
• Liverpool’s last six defeats in the Premier League have all come against sides placed in the bottom half of the table (on the day of the match).

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