Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against Bournemouth, manager Arne Slot has provided updates on the availability of key players, Ibrahima Konate and Federico Chiesa. The Reds are set to travel to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.

Konate, a central defender, will be absent from the squad due to a minor injury sustained during training this week. Slot confirmed in a press conference that the injury isn't serious, but the medical team has advised rest to avoid aggravating the issue. He is expected to be back in contention for the following match.

Chiesa will also miss the Bournemouth game. The forward, who scored a late goal against Bournemouth in a previous match, is nursing a minor injury that kept him out of the Marseille game. Slot has not specified the exact nature of the injury but has indicated that it is not a long-term concern.

In light of these absences, Slot will have to reshuffle his lineup for the Bournemouth clash. Joe Gomez could potentially fill in for Konate in defense. In attack, players like Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo may see increased playing time, as happened previously.

Milos Kerkez, who recently moved from Bournemouth to Liverpool, could feature in the game against his former club. Kerkez has acknowledged the need to adapt to playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world and feels he has improved recently.

Despite some struggles in the Premier League, Liverpool's strong performance in the Champions League offers hope for a successful season. Slot has been working to integrate players like Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz into the team's attacking setup.