Southampton vs Liverpool: Premier League – Key player match-ups

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool battles for possession with Ryan Bertrand of Southampton 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool battles for possession with Ryan Bertrand of Southampton 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 Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Southampton player Che Adams outpaces Ashley Westwood during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Southampton FC at Turf Moor on August 10, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Southampton player Che Adams outpaces Ashley Westwood during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Southampton FC at Turf Moor on August 10, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Che Adams vs Virgil van-Dijk

When playing against van-Dijk, openings are few and far between.

However, with the addition of Che Adams’ pace, power and strength in attack, the Dutchman will be up against a different type of threat.

It will be important for Adams to not get frustrated if he sees little of the ball today and he must then trust his best attributes when attacking the Liverpool back line.

The Saints striker went close to netting his first competitive goal versus Burnley last week and scoring today will give him a huge amount of belief.