Jurgen Klopp and Sadio Mane pen autographs for fans at Liverpool hotel

Title-chasers Liverpool checked into a hotel on the eve of Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.

Manager Jurgen Klopp gathered his team for an overnight stay the evening before their 3pm engagement at Anfield.

Liverpool will return to the top of the table if they avoid defeat on Saturday, but three points must be the target for Klopp's side following draws in their last two matches — against Leicester and West Ham.

Klopp was seen signing autographs for fans after the Reds' team coach pulled up outside of their hotel. Sadio Mane, who has scored in each of his last three appearances, also took time to sign merchandise.

Mo Salah, who struck a hat-trick when Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-0 at the Vitality Stadium earlier this season, looked relaxed as he strolled off the bus holding a laptop under his right arm.

Right back Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared to be in good heath as he wheeled luggage towards reception ahead of what is likely to be his comeback game after a knee injury.

Teenager Alexander-Arnold has missed three games after damaging ligaments during last month's 1-0 win at Brighton.

Liverpool have been plagued by defensive injury issues — with Joe Gomez and Dejan Lovren still unavailable.

In their absence, Klopp has relied heavily on Virgil van Dijk but the pressure doesn't appear to be getting to the Dutchman, who looked relaxed as he stepped off the bus while looking at his mobile phone.