REVEALED: Why Zemura omitted for Bournemouth victory over Liverpool

Bournemouth defender Jordan Zemura was not considered for victory over Liverpool due to a contract dispute.

Zemura has been one of Cherries' standout performers in recent weeks, but did not feature at Vitality Stadium as the hosts toppled Jurgen Klopp's Reds 1-0 thanks to a Philip Billing goal.

The 23-year-old's current deal expires this summer, after the club triggered a one-year extension clause in his contract in March 2022.

Asked to clarify the reason behind Zemura's absence after the win over Liverpool, boss Gary O'Neil told the Daily Echo: Just an internal decision that JZ shouldn't be in the matchday squad today. So that was all really.

I don't want to go into the details.

I mean David Brooks is back in the matchday squad, we've just beaten Liverpool.

They won 7-0 against Man United last week so, I'd rather answer questions around those things."