Florian Wirtz, Liverpool: It didn't take long for Liverpool's current record signing to get up to speed with the Premier League, the former Bayer Leverkusen man darting elegantly around the Wembley field in what was an impressive display against Crystal Palace, one in which he laid on a goal for fellow new arrival Hugo Ekitike.

Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie will miss Bournemouth’s season opener at defending champion Liverpool. Cherries manager Andoni Iraola has ruled them out.

Friday, 15th August 2025Venue: AnfieldKick-off: 20:00 BSTThe Premier League champions begin their title defence under the Anfield lights as