Amid the excitement for the upcoming clash between Liverpool – Southampton “In the Carabao Cup”, here’s everything you need to know.
Spare a thought for Southampton’s forwards this weekend, as Liverpool and Southampton meet in a St Mary’s Stadium showdown that promises pace and drama.
The Saints struggled to find the net in their opening match, while Liverpool started the season with attacking flair, overcoming their defensive lapses to claim a decisive victory in gameweek one.
Match Preview: Liverpool – Southampton
This fixture comes as Liverpool continue to chase consistency in both attack and defense. Arne Slot’s side were impressive offensively in their opening match, with Mohamed Salah and the new attacking additions showing sharpness, but their backline has been tested early, raising questions ahead of this road game.
Southampton, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a sluggish start. The Saints’ attacking struggles have been evident, but their resilience at St Mary’s has often made life difficult for visiting sides.
Liverpool have historically dominated this fixture, winning the majority of their last meetings in the league. Southampton will need both tactical discipline and moments of brilliance to challenge the Reds’ scoring streak.
Team News: Liverpool – Southampton
Liverpool will continue to miss Jeremie Frimpong through a hamstring injury, while Conor Bradley has just returned to training. Dominik Szoboszlai could again be deployed in a makeshift right-back role, and Ryan Gravenberch is available after suspension. Mohamed Salah, with his impressive record against Southampton, will lead the attack.
Southampton are without some key attacking options, but their squad has depth in midfield and on the wings to try to break Liverpool down.
Predicted XI: Southampton:
Ward; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Salisu, Perraud; Ward-Prowse, Roméo Lavia, Livramento; Adams, Broja, Obafemi.
Predicted XI Liverpool
Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Match Prediction: Liverpool – Southampton
Southampton 1-3 Liverpool
Liverpool’s attacking firepower should be enough to overcome the Saints, despite occasional defensive vulnerability. Southampton could pose threats on the counter, but the visitors are likely to secure a comfortable second consecutive win in the league.
