Mac Allister contract talks, and Munoz can't believe he's here
Alexis Mac Allister is talking about a new deal. The word from the club is that he has been told what he needs to do to secure his future at Anfield (6).
Victor Munoz, meanwhile, is still processing his own move. He has admitted he was shocked to end up at Liverpool (6).
Isak scored the winner, then got criticised
Alexander Isak scored the only goal in the 57th minute as Liverpool won 0–1 at Bournemouth on Sunday. Bournemouth 0–1 Liverpool (3) (5) (7) (10) (12).
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Andoni Iraola still wanted more from him. "He had a couple of situations, a cross he didn't hit properly, one when his control wasn't right and then the goal. But he has to help us to be closer to the box, to play in the opposition half and to have meaningful possession" (10) (15).
Carragher wants Wirtz dropped
Jamie Carragher did not hold back on Florian Wirtz after the Bournemouth win. He called it one of Wirtz's worst displays for the club (7) (8) (9) (12) (13) (14).
"Wirtz would not be in my Liverpool team," Carragher said (7) (8) (9) (12) (13) (14). The £116m signing is under pressure before Liverpool return against league leaders Manchester City (7) (8) (9) (12) (13) (14).
Gakpo keeps delivering
Cody Gakpo delivered again for Iraola at Bournemouth (3). It was another game where he made the difference in the final third.
Grinding it out is the new Liverpool
Grinding out narrow wins is the change at Liverpool under Iraola. Last season they could not find a way to scrap to a result. This time they did (5).
Marco Rose admitted Bournemouth were caught out. "That's the point," he said after his side lost 1–0 to Liverpool on Sunday (4).
Camara talks, Minteh on the list
Liverpool have held initial talks with Monaco over Lamine Camara (11). Chelsea were also in for him.
Yankuba Minteh is another January option, and Liverpool could face a battle with Manchester City for him (1).
Shearer backs Barcola
Alan Shearer is confident about Bradley Barcola after his big-money move from Paris Saint-Germain. He thinks Liverpool could have a "complete" player on their hands (2).
Fan reactions
The mood after Bournemouth is split. Fans are happy with three wins in five and three straight clean sheets, but the Wirtz debate dominates the timeline after Carragher's call. Plenty want to see the German given time, plenty want him out of the XI before City.
