Liverpool lineup vs Southampton: Phillips dropped, no Thiago
RW – Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian international has a pretty disappointing game against Newcastle and will be keen on producing a much-improved performance against Southampton. Salah has an impressive scoring record against the Saints, netting seven goals from six Premier League matches so far.
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The 28-year-old is currently the league’s top scorer with 13 goals in his kitty and will be eager to increase that tally this week.
CF – Roberto Firmino
The Brazilian international was pretty good against Southampton last season, scoring in the away fixture while providing three assists at Anfield. Firmino has been among the goals in the last few matches and will be looking to add to his season’s tally which is just five so far. He’ll also be looking to create scoring opportunities for his teammates this week.
LW – Sadio Mane
Ever since joining Liverpool, Mane has scored just once against his former Southampton which was a fine right-footed shot at Saint Mary’s Stadium last season. The Senegalese international went through a goal drought but managed two goals in his previous three matches.
Mane will be eager to increase his 20/21 tally which is only seven in 22 matches so far, The Senegalese international along with his fellow attackers Salah and Firmino will be needed to clinical if Liverpool are to salvage three points this week.