Arne Slot might be with out as much as 4 senior gamers for Southampton‘s go to on Saturday, with Cody Gakpo‘s involvement nonetheless below severe doubt.
It’s again to Anfield for Liverpool after their testing midweek journey to Paris Saint-Germain, an outing that will have taken a toll regardless of the buoyant nature of the 1-0 win.
Slot has hinted at rotation to get the job accomplished in opposition to the Premier League‘s cellar-dwellers, however he’ll once more be compelled to look at from the stands as he serves his second and last match ban.
Right here’s a have a look at who’s out and who is obtainable for Saturday’s 3pm (GMT) kickoff:
Gakpo made the journey to Paris on Wednesday however didn’t make the 23-man matchday squad after a painful knock to his ankle that aggravated his earlier harm.
When talking on Friday morning, Gakpo had but to return to coaching to steer Slot to say it is going to be a “shut name” over whether or not he might be concerned in opposition to the Saints.
“It’s not a long-term harm, however he nonetheless had a little bit of ache yesterday so he was not capable of practice,” Slot defined.
He’s the one recognized participant doubtful as Gomez, Bradley and Morton all nonetheless stay sidelined after accidents earlier this yr.
Gomez underwent surgical procedure on his hamstring on the finish of final month and a short replace from Slot noticed him clarify that the defender is “out now for 3 months.”
The Dutchman didn’t supply specifics as as to whether that’s from now or from the purpose of harm, however he’s dealing with an uphill battle to be obtainable earlier than the tip of the season.
As for choice in opposition to Southampton, Slot did trace that rotation is on the playing cards after his aspect suffered in opposition to PSG and with this the primary of three video games in 9 days.
“If I make the selection to play different gamers, that’s as a result of I believe that’s the most important likelihood to win the sport tomorrow and never as a result of I wish to relaxation them for the sport in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain,” the Reds boss mentioned.
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Liverpool’s obtainable squad vs. Southampton
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Jaros
Defenders: Van Dijk, Quansah, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Tsimikas
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliott, Endo, McConnell, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Diaz, Nunez, Jota, Gakpo*, Chiesa
* Uncertain
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