Southampton vs. Liverpool: Opposition threat

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 18: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool and Oriol Romeu of Southampton during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on November 18, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

Southampton welcome Liverpool on Sunday at St. Mary’s, in look to continue their upturn in form, having won a crucial game against West Brom last weekend.

Mauricio Pellegrino’s men face a bigger challenge in the club from Merseyside, who currently sit third in the Premier League table and poses some great talent that could really hurt Saints on the day.

The fixture also marks the return of former Saint Virgil van Dijk, who controversially moved to Liverpool in the most recent transfer window, having been forced to stay after handing in a transfer request in the summer to force a move.

The Dutchman could be a massive threat both defensively and form set-pieces thanks to his great physicality and aerial ability, not to mention there other players that could deal a loss to Saints, so who could they be?