The real return of the army – Anfield, the land of terror, the saints! 5 things before Liverpool v Southampton

Back to normal in the English Premier League again after Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the “Reds” Liverpool, showed a fierce performance against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League round. Split into groups in the middle of this week.

for hand-to-hand Southampton At Anfield on Saturday, November 27, the key players included Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold. good would be able to return to his duty again

At the same time, the “Saints” army should be trembling enough to visit Merseyside territory. Because their league statistics at Anfield are not very good, especially the last 4 games lost with weapons. It was also crushed.

1. The center-of-attack pair, the same set
After Klopp decided to adjust his defense in the win over FC Porto, using Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate for the clash. Southampton, of course, Virgil van Dijk will return to his regular standings.

In fact, Konate’s form in the win over Porto was not very ugly. But the German boss A more cohesive pair would be needed, so Matip and Van Dijk are ideal for tackling the Saints’ attack line.

While the striker of the “Reds” at Diogo Jota in a big European Cup game Is to return to the field coordinating with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, which must be said that these three played together very well.

As for Roberto Firmino, he is still recovering from injury. But what is interesting is that if Brazilian soccer star Come back to fit again. Will he be able to compete in the starting line-up with Jota? That’s an interesting question.

2. The best center panel right now
What the Kop fans have been waiting for is to see their favorite team have the best midfield, and against the Saints believe they will see three midfielders at the Kop. Op” would like to see them on the field together.

Jordan Henderson should be fit right now and of course, Klopp will have to start with Captain Hendo, with Fabinho serving as a holding midfield ant and the other. Thiago Alcantara has reserved the concessions.

For now, the Spanish star are in the most confident phase And the form of play is constantly improving. especially placing the ball precisely, passing the ball sharply. And best of all, it’s the best long-range shot.

Especially if the diligence of Henderson who keeps chasing rivals. And running pressed to get the ball back while Fabinho kept cutting the game. Southampton There is a lot of space in the middle of the field to play. This event will give the “Reds” more advantages to visitors.

However, what Klopp has to keep in mind is that the team’s midfield players are hurting a lot right now. This makes the resources quite limited. So the most important thing is not to have more midfield players injured. Otherwise the team is in a crisis for sure.

3. Robbo is always the first choice in mind.
Now, another interesting story is inevitable as a left-back position. Because during the past, Costa Simicas made a remarkable performance during Andrew Robertson’s injury problems, but now “Robbo” has returned to fit.

Greek soccer star Developing pace quickly this season. And had the opportunity to enter the field for several matches because Robertson had problems with injuries. In the past, Simikas has shown a very good form that makes Robertson faced with pressure in the starting position. When returning to fitness

The last match that opened at Anfield, beating Porto 2-0, Robertson had the opportunity to play as a substitute for Sikimas in the last half hour. And the players showed enthusiasm. and the strength that existed was abundant.

So in the match against the “Saints”, if Robertson does not have any complications from injury, this event, Klopp should choose him to start, while Simikas may have to return to the bench to endure, but if “Robbo” does not show form. This event, the left-back from the Thep Niyom land. ready to plug in

4. Anfield, land of horror, away team
The Saints have faced an unwelcome record at Anfield, with their last four Premier League visits to Merseyside having lost with weapons. The last time the best-looking result was a goalless draw. But going back to May 2017

The famous team from the south has done a great job at Anfield. but is a League Cup or Carabao Cup game when able to kick The Reds were eliminated in the semi-finals in 2017. Southampton also had a 1-1 draw when Klopp took over for the first month in October 2015.

However, Southampton The Reds haven’t tasted a Premier League victory at Anfield since September 2013, when Dejan Lovren’s own goal led the Reds to a home defeat. Score 0-1

Moreover, the last 4 games in the league have been lost in total to the hosts. Southampton There is also a record that is not memorable, which is the score, including 4 such matches, they were lured to 12 goals by Liverpool and failed to score.

5. Van Dijk, the host
For a player with a very good record is Virgil van Dijk because he has influenced the game. And is very important in helping the “Reds” defeat the former agency throughout the league game played at Anfield.

Think about it for the last time. Dutch national team defender Tasted defeat in a league game at Anfield It happened in November 2017, and at that time he was also a player of the “Saints” army!

After a defeat to “The Reds” two months later, Van Dijk joined Liverpool. and since then The Dutch star has a record of 45 wins and eight draws out of 53 league games played at the team’s home ground.

The statistics that Liverpool often lose at home. last season Must remember that at that time, Van Dijk had a serious injury problem that could not help the team for the whole season. So the players have played in this match. Of course, the offensive line of the “Saints” must be exhausted to the root of exhaustion if they fall into the “Reds” goal.

Tom Meng

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