Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(9) 7 Goals 20 (24)
(6) 6 Assists 13 (18)
(6.3) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.8)
26.3 Average Age 26.1
180.2 Average Height (cm) 184.3
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(51%) 43% Aerial Duel Success 62% (57%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Southampton
Liverpool
Player Reason Status Rating
Gavin Bazunu Out N/A
Ross Stewart Out 6.04
Will Smallbone Out 6.08
Aaron Ramsdale Out 6.56
Jan Bednarek Out 6.43
Player Reason Status Rating
Alisson Becker Out 7.04
Federico Chiesa Out 6.31
Diogo Jota Out 6.86
Virgil van Dijk Doubtful 7.13
Harvey Elliott Doubtful 6.06
Trent Alexander-Arnold Doubtful 7.04

Team News

Southampton
Liverpool
  • Gavin Bazunu, Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart remain absent, while key players Aaron Ramsdale and Jan Bednarek have picked up injuries since the defeat to Wolves two weeks ago.
  • Alisson, Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota will remain absent here, but Harvey Elliott has returned to training.
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold played no part for England during the break, while Virgil van Dijk was released early by the Netherlands.

Prediction

  • After finally picking up their first league victory of the season against Everton, Southampton then handed Wolves their first three points before the international break.
  • The Saints have since been dealt substantial injury blows in the form of Aaron Ramsdale and Jan Bednarek, both of whom look set to miss a number of weeks.
  • On the other hand, things could not be going much better for Liverpool under Arne Slot, with the Reds sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League and Champions League standings.
  • The visitors head to the south coast off the back of four consecutive wins, while they have not lost to Southampton since January 2021.
  • Expect Liverpool to make light work of the Saints here.
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