The Reds are yet to resolve the Egyptian's contract situation past the end of the current campaign, yet there could already be a suitable replacement among the current ranks

Liverpool take on Bournemouth hoping to build some momentum in the Premier League following a shock defeat to Nottingham Forest in their previous league game. During the week Arne Slot took charge of this first European match as Liverpool manager and defeated AC Milan at the San Siro in a confidence-building comeback victory.

Liverpool host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday as the Reds look to respond to a shock setback last time out.Arne Slot suffered his first defeat as Liverpool manager as Nottingham Forest

Bournemouth also suffered a 1-0 home defeat last weekend, with substitute Christopher Nkunku scoring four minutes from time to earn Chelsea all three points. That defeat was also the Cherries’ first of the season, after draws with Forest and Newcastle were followed by a 3-2 win over struggling Everton.

Liverpool are back in Premier League action this weekend against Bournemouth and here’s our predicted lineup for the fixture.