The move sees Iraola return to Anfield, where he spent a summer signing attackers after Arne Slot's ill-fated spending spree. Liverpool have made an iffy start to the season, learning new systems following a World Cup summer with squads built to someone else's specifications. They will be looking for a win against Bournemouth to see them off into the international break.

Bournemouth, who have a ground capacity of 11,307 and won precisely no top-level honours, have used their scouting systems to attract players of calibre from clubs of similar or greater size. They will be looking to cause an upset against Liverpool, who have retained their advantage over the course of a season but are prone to being out-thought and out-played week to week.

The match between Bournemouth and Liverpool is set to kick off at 2pm.