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Southampton vs. Liverpool: Prem League – Team News

By Ryan Borowski

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton FC at American Express Community Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /
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The second match for Southampton this season sees them welcome the reigning European champs and league runner-ups, Liverpool

The Saints are looking to show some resilience after an embarrassing performance against Burnley and show Hasenhuttl they have what it takes to have a successful season.

This week the boss cancelled their off-day so the team could work on and fix their mistakes from the match against Burnley.

The Austrian has recognized Saturday is going to be a tough challenge and they are going to have to be near perfect if they wish to gain any points and truly get the season rolling.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton reacts as Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary’s Stadium on April 05, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton reacts as Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary’s Stadium on April 05, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Ralph informed the media today there are no injury concerns going into the match against Liverpool and everyone is available, even new addition, Kevin Danso.

While Danso is probably unlikely to feature this week one man that will is undoubtedly Captain, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Dane was sorely missed this past weekend and will be a welcomed sight when he has the armband back on this coming Saturday.

As for the opposition, Liverpool, have a few injury and fatigue concerns themselves. They travelled to Turkey midweek to play in the Super Cup final against Chelsea.

The match ended up tied at the end of the 90 and saw the two teams play an additional 30 minutes which was probably not what Jurgen Klopp was hoping for.

Along with the team being tired from 120 minutes of football and travel, Liverpool will be missing their star goalkeeper, Alisson, who is suffering from a calf injury. The opposition will also be without Naby Keita this weekend.

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With Mo Salah and Sadio Mane playing a lot of minutes it will be interesting to see if one or both will get a chance to rest on Saturday.

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