Liverpool XI vs Bournemouth: Endo debut, confirmed team news, lineup and injury latest updates...

Jurgen Klopp has admitted he “doesn’t know” if Wataru Endo is eligible to make his Liverpool debut against Bournemouth tomorrow.

The Reds have announced the Japan international midfielder on a £16.2million deal and he could be thrown straight into the starting XI to provide such much-needed steel to the centre of the park if available.

A deadline of 12pm on Friday was set by the Premier League for clubs to register players for this weekend’s games, which is a tight squeeze for Liverpool to have Endo’s paperwork signed and sealed.

Liverpool’s midfield of Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai looked vulnerable defensively in the opener at Chelsea and changes may come regardless of Endo’s eligibility.

Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott came off the bench at Stamford Bridge and could step in.

Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic continue to miss out amid their recovery from long-term injuries. Klopp described the pair as “close, but not ready yet” on Friday.

Darwin Nunez is competing to replace Diogo Jota up front after his ineffective display against Chelsea, whereas teenager Ben Doak is a wildcard alternative for Klopp after replacing a displeased Mohamed Salah off the bench last time out.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Injuries: Thiago, Bajectic

Doubts: Endo

Time and date: 3pm BST, Saturday August 19, 2023