At his pre-match press conference, Ralf Ragnick confidently said he would beat Southampton. One of Liverpool's shortcomings this season appeared in the back line. Van Dyke wa injured again along with Matip who was also injured. This made Liverpool's defense more fragile than usual. On the other hand, Sisinho's performance up front was also unstable this season.
Ironically, that Liverpool's midfield was now the strongest sector owned by the Reds. The arrival of players such as Tony Cross who had played against Southampton while he still in Bayern Munich uniform, then Maddison who last season was at Leicester and lastly Coutinho. The Brazilian was less well known but he has played quite well at the start of the season.
"Welcome everyone, I, Jim Kaglin, accompanied by Carragher here, will accompany you to watch the 11th round of the Premier League. This time Southampton will host Liverpool at Saint Marry's Stadium.