Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Team News, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Liverpool welcome Bournemouth to Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday, as the Merseyside giants attempt to solidify a spot in the top-four places.

The Reds were buoyant after victory in the local derby against Everton, but their latest opponents are not yet clear of relegation danger despite holding 11th in the table.

The Cherries are seven points clear of the relegation zone and need to continue with a progressive attitude until the end of the campaign.

The hosts could be missing vital attacker Sadio Mane after he sustained an injury against Everton, according to Sky Sports.

Here is how you can watch the action:

Date: Wednesday. April 5

Time: 8 p.m. BST/3 p.m. ET

TV: NBC (U.S. only)

Stream: NBC Sports Live

Preview and Team News

Currently six points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United, the Reds are on course to secure UEFA Champions League football.

Victory could see Liverpool move closer to leaders Chelsea, but a top-four finish is the club's primary aim at this point in the campaign.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is waiting on the fitness of Mane after the Senegal international damaged his foot, per Sky Sports. The explosive talent has been pivotal to the Reds' success this season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists in the Premier League, according to WhoScored.com.

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Daniel Sturridge could return for the Merseysiders against Bournemouth after training with the rest of the squad.

Liam Prenderville of the Mirror reported the England attacker has not featured for eight weeks due to illness and a hip injury but was back in the fold to offer Klopp a "fitness boost."

Football pundit Paul Merson told Sky Sports he thinks Liverpool find it difficult to beat smaller opposition at home but believes victory against the south coast team would see them well on their way to a top-four finale.

Merson said:

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Liverpool struggle against the lesser teams at home, but if they can win this, back-to-back wins, they'll cement their place in the top four.

Philippe Coutinho is back in form, and he looked superb on Saturday against Everton. He's the key to them against these sides near the bottom of the table.

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Bournemouth coach Eddie Howe could recall Arsenal loan star Jack Wilshere for the trip to Anfield after the injury to Andrew Surman, per The Press Association (via Sky Sports). 

The midfielder has featured 24 times for the visitors this term, per Squawka, but has recently been consigned to the bench.

Klopp's team have suffered in defence for months, but have continued to carve a path to success with their attacking play and endeavour.

Despite failing to win in 13 of their 30 games in the league this term, the Reds have outgunned many opponents to stay ahead of Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal.

The German's rebuild at Liverpool remains on course at present, and a place in the Champions League would be a magnificent reward for his squad.