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That’s because their sporting director, Richard Hughes, was the architect of what Andoni Iraola is building on the south coast.

Hughes left the Vitality Stadium in the summer to take up the opportunity at Liverpool but it was his work there which meant he got the gig at Anfield.

Reds boss Slot may be cursing his current colleague if some of his previous signings at Bournemouth put a dent in the Merseysiders’ title hopes on Saturday.



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The Cherries have lost just five league games so far this season to sit a point off the Champions League spots after 23 games.

Their only defeat by more than one goal came at Anfield back in September when the Reds beat them 3-0 but it didn’t turn into a trouncing despite the hosts firing in three goals in the first half.

“The second half we played against them showed me they are a serious team,” said Slot.

“If you are 3-0 down and can keep competing and working that hard in the second half that tells you a lot about the mentality of the team.

“Combined with the quality they have – Richard left that club in a very, very good place, not only with the quality of the players they have but because he hired a very good manager – that’s why it’s no surprise to me that they are able to compete with every single team in the league.”

Liverpool are unbeaten in 18 league games heading to the venue where Arsenal and Manchester City have already lost at this season.

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“There is a simple reason for that: they have a lot, a lot of quality - created by Richard of course.

“He hired a fantastic manager.

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