This week, Bournemouth face Liverpool in the EFL Cup, bringing the competition back to the forefront of our minds.
Both teams will probably say that this competition is not their top priority this year, but it is a game to be won, and both teams will believe that a cup run is possible if they advance to the next round.
Bournemouth will not want to jeopardize their Premier League status, but they know that a win over Liverpool could boost their confidence, while the Reds are aiming for a record-extending 10th win in this competition.
Indeed, the Cherries are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table, while Liverpool appears to be challenging for the title, with Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal, and, it must be said, Aston Villa all making early inroads.
This week, however, the focus is on the World Cup.
Kick-off isn’t far away now, so here’s all the important information you need to know about this match, including team news, ticket information, and broadcast details…
Team news for Bournemouth vs. Liverpool
Bournemouth will be without Tyler Adams, Emiliano Marcondes, Ryan Fredericks, and Neto, with the latter’s absence likely resulting in back-to-back starts for Inter Milan loanee Radu. Max Aarons could also be a question mark.
Lewis Cook will serve the second of a three-game suspension for his red card against Wolves, while Marcos Senesi is currently a 50/50 bet.
Luis Diaz is unlikely to play for Liverpool, as he was not at the weekend following the news of his parents’ kidnapping in Colombia.
Andy Robertson, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, and Ben Doak are all out, but Curtis Jones could return after serving a suspension for his red card against Tottenham.
Caoimhin Kelleher, the Reds’ backup goalkeeper, and young defender Jarell Quansah could both play in this game.
Is Bournemouth vs. Liverpool on television?
Fans in the United Kingdom will be unable to watch Bournemouth vs. Liverpool on television because the game has not been selected for live broadcast.
Sky Sports has instead chosen West Ham vs. Arsenal and Manchester United vs. Newcastle (20:15) as the two games to be broadcast live on Wednesday night.
Sky Sports will broadcast highlights and goals from all of the games after the action has concluded over the next two days.
Ticket information for the Bournemouth vs. Liverpool match
Bournemouth supporters can find ticket information here. To access the information, an AFC Bournemouth Ticketing account is required, and with Liverpool in town, it’s expected to be a very popular fixture to attend at the Vitality Stadium.
According to their official website, the away team has sold out their allocation, but information on how LFC fans can get tickets for future games can be found on their site.
When does Bournemouth vs. Liverpool begin?
The two teams meet on Wednesday evening, with the game scheduled to begin at 19:45 UK time.
