Liverpool wants to continue EFL Cup celebrations as the face Southampton in FA Cup

Liverpool will play at Anfield as EFL Carabao Cup champions when they face Southampton in the FA Cup. The celebrations for Liverpool are cut short as they now want to reach the round of the FA Cup in order to complete a potential quadruple this season. Southampton plays in the Championship, but their last Premier League game was against Liverpool at St. Mary’s Stadium, where the game ended 4-4.

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Liverpool won the first possible trophy of the season as they defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium this past Sunday. Besides that win, Liverpool has won the last four matches in all competitions. Liverpool is first in the Premier League with 60 points and is still in the Europa League. Liverpool is in great form regardless of the injury crisis the squad is going through. Jurgen Klopp brought on three youngsters from the academy and has hinted at playing more for today’s game against Southampton.

Southampton are 4th in the Championship with 67 points and are in a promotion qualification spot. Southampton are five points behind Leeds United, who are in an automatic promotion spot to the Premier League. Southampton are in poor form as they lost their last two games. Southampton arrived in this round of the FA Cup after defeating Watford 3-0 at home. The Saints will look to get their first win since beating West Brom 2-0 away from home.

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Klopp makes six changes in the Liverpool team from the EFL Cup final as they play Southampton

Liverpool has Kelleher in goal with a back four of Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, and Tsimikas. Gomez, Clark, and McConnell are the three midfielders. Elliott, Gakpo, and Koumas are the front three.

Southampton starts with Lumley in goal with a back four of Bree, Stephens, Bednarek, and Manning. The three midfielders are Rothwell, Charles, and Aribo. Edozie, Mara, and Sulemana will be the front three for the Saints.