League
Cup match preview Southampton vs Liverpool, semi-final. Important things to know;
Kick-off: 19:45 BST, Date: Wednesday 11 January, 2017, Venue:
St. Mary Stadium, Southampton, Stream Guide: Watch Live
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Southampton
Sofiane
Boufal has picked up a knee injury, keeping him sideline for almost a month.
Jose
Fonte is keen to leave the club, he is unlikely to be a part of the squad until
his future is resolved.
Charlie
Austin and Alex McCarthy are also out for this game.
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Liverpool
Danny
Ings and Jordan Henderson are
both out through injury.
Jurgen
Klopp started with a youngest lineup in the history of Liverpool against Plymouth
but will now recall several players for this semifinal.
James
Milner is expected to return while Philippe Coutinho could start from the
bench.
Joel
Matip is doubtful, Klavan is expected to start once again.
Loris
Karius is likely to be given another chance, as per the comments by the boss.
Sadio
Mane is on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Stats:
Southampton
have won only one of their last six games against Liverpool in all campaigns.
Liverpool
have scored more than two goals in their last three games against Southampton.
Liverpool
won 6 – 1 against the Saints in a League Cup in 2015.
Prediction:
Southampton
1 – 2 Liverpool
The
home side will dominate the game in the first quarter.
The
visitors are likely to break the deadlock before the half time.
Daniel
Sturridge on the scoresheet for the visitors.
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