With a win over Bournemouth, Liverpool can advance to the League Cup quarterfinals, which would mark their best season in the competition since winning the trophy in 2022.
League Cup Fourth Round: Bournemouth vs. Liverpool | Vitality Stadium | November 1, 2023 | 7:45 p.m. (GMT)
Liverpool takes on Bournemouth for the second time this season, but this time it’s in a domestic cup competition—the League Cup’s fourth round.
With a 3-1 victory over Leicester, Jurgen Klopp’s team advanced to this round, while the Cherries needed victories over Swansea and Stoke City.
In all competitions this season, Bournemouth has only won three games, while the Reds have only dropped one.
Ten things to be aware of before Wednesday’s kickoff are listed below.
1. Jones is no longer suspended
England’s Liverpool Thursday, October 26, 2023: Curtis Jones of Liverpool during the Liverpool FC vs. Toulouse FC matchday three in the UEFA Europa League Group E at Anfield. (Image via Propaganda/David Rawcliffe)
Curtis Jones’ three-game suspension, which felt much longer than it actually was, is finally over. Following his red card against Tottenham, he is now free to play in domestic competitions once again.
He has played 133 minutes in two Europa League games since receiving his red card, so it is reasonable to anticipate that he will be used on the south coast.
Naturally, Luis Diaz will be expected to stay at home while the investigation into his father’s abduction on Saturday proceeds in Colombia.
2. Penalties, as necessary
Fortunately, if the game ends in a draw, both Klopp and you will be relieved to hear that extra time will not be required.
Rather, a penalty shootout will determine the winner and advance to the quarterfinals; the Reds have prevailed in the last four shootouts.
If the Reds advance, the draw for the next round will happen on Wednesday following Man United vs. Newcastle.
3. Another get-together with a former Red
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