Ibe: Liverpool and Bournemouth are fighting for the same things

Jordon Ibe believes his new club Bournemouth are fighting for the “same things” as former side Liverpool this season.

Ibe left Anfield this summer in a £15m deal in search of first team football with the Cherries.

Yesterday Jurgen Klopp stated the Reds were capable of challenging for the Premier League title but the 20-year-old winger suggested joining Bournemouth was not a step down.

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“It was a tough one but I needed to think what was best for me, which is playing, and when you scale it up, Liverpool and Bournemouth are fighting for the same things,” Ibe told The Times.

“It was a kind of surprise. There were mixed emotions – that is life – they had great players and I just felt it was time to leave and crack on.

“The manager told me that Eddie Howe showed interest and not being in the Europa League and Champions League there would be limited chances to play so I thought it would be the best move to come here.

“Liverpool are not in the Europa League so would it really make a difference? And I would have more chances to play at Bournemouth than Liverpool so it doesn’t really matter.”