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."