Interview'Take belief and keep good habits' - Joe Gomez previews Bournemouth v Liverpool

The Reds produced an all-round impressive display to win 3-0 at the Orange Velodrome in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo - alongside an own goal - secured three points that put Arne Slot's team in control of their own last-16 destiny in the competition.

A swift turnaround follows as the squad almost immediately head back out on their travels, visiting the Cherries in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

"I think we've just got to try to take belief from it and take the positives from the game, keep the good habits," Gomez told Liverpoolfc.com.

"Obviously a clean sheet is a massive foundation. I think defensively we've been pretty solid regardless but we've just not been able to see out games all the time and get a convincing win.

"Obviously Bournemouth are a high-intensity team, [we are] back in the Premier League and it'll be tough away from home, but we'll just have to try to take what we can towards the game.

"Everyone knows their ability and how good they are as a group - obviously it's changed because they've been so successful and they lose a lot of players, but they're so good at recruiting and bringing in new talent.

"A great manager and a great team, so it's going to be a tough game."

Liverpool's current unbeaten run was extended to 13 matches across all competitions in midweek.

They will, though, journey to the south coast seeking to snap a streak of four consecutive draws in the Premier League.

The Reds then host Qarabag at Anfield on Wednesday night to complete the Champions League's league phase.

"Obviously we know our league position is pretty difficult in terms of trying to retain the championship," said Gomez, looking toward the remainder of the season.

"In the Champions League, aiming to qualify in the week and get top eight is massive for us and gives us a real focus to strive for and try to make something for the season, as it always should be at this club.

"It's only positive and we've got to enjoy it and relish the challenge."

Gomez was brought into the starting line-up in Marseille to replace the absent Ibrahima Konate.

In doing so, he resumed a long-standing partnership with close friend Virgil van Dijk at the heart of defence - one he thrives upon.

"Obviously it's been a long journey, plenty of ups and downs, but I've had so many good memories and experiences with Virg and being alongside him. It's always a pleasure," the No.2 said.

"It's a joy for me. Obviously I can speak for myself; he's the best to do it, in my eyes.

"He's probably my closest friend in football. I think we know each other pretty well and you don't lose awareness of what his tendencies are and how he likes to play. You always just try to do your best and thankfully it can work well."