Liverpool hope to continue their charge toward a European spot by picking up all three points against a struggling Southampton side Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.
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Mauricio Pochettino has a fully fit squad to choose from, with Steven Davis (illness) and Danny Fox (thigh) having returned to following time spent on the sidelines.
The Southampton manager faces a selection headache over his back four, following Maya Yoshida's solid performance in an unfamiliar right back position in the 0-0 draw at Norwich. The Japanese defender may retain his place in the team ahead of usual fullback Nathaniel Clyne.
The pace of Jason Puncheon may be preferred to the guile of Jay Rodriguez, who started on the wing at Carrow Road.
Pepe Reina faces a late fitness test after missing much of the last week's training due to a calf injury, meaning Brad Jones could keep his place in the Liverpool goal.
Brendan Rodgers admitted that Joe Allen will require surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury, but the Welshman is still expected to be involved on Saturday.
The Reds manager has no further injury concerns, with Martin Skrtel now back in contention and challenging Jamie Carragher for a place in central defense.
Probable Lineups:
Southampton: Boruc, Yoshida, Hooiveld, Fonte, Shaw, Cork, Schneiderlin,Puncheon, Ramirez, Lallana , Lambert
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Enrique ,Lucas, Gerrard, Downing, Suarez, Coutinho, Sterling
