Liverpool vs. Southampton: Opposition threat

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton and Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool battle for possession during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on May 7, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 07: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton and Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool battle for possession during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on May 7, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on November 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at London Stadium on November 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mohamed Salah

Despite the potential absence of former-Saint Sadio Mane, Southampton will need to look out for another speed demon in Salah. This being the Egyptian’s main attribute to his game, he is arguably one of the quickest players in the Premier League.

With this the former-Chelsea man has breached many defences, having scored seven goals in the league. To put this into context he is tied with the likes Romelu Lukaku and Alvaro Morata. On the counter, he is unplayable, which has been evident against Arsenal and West Ham.

Southampton will need to play a deep line to avoid being exploited in this way.