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Liverpool’s full squad vs Southampton revealed as Alexander Isak decision made

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The Dutchman however might be tempted to shuffle his pack ahead of the game.

A number of Liverpool’s fringe players are in contention to start against the Saints including Wataru Endo, Giorgi Mamardashvilli, Federico Chiesa.

Meanwhile, £130m forward Alexander Isak could well be in line to make his second start for Liverpool following his summer move.



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Speaking ahead of Tuesday evening’s clash, Slot said: “Yeah, we can go through all of them – Wata Endo and a few more.



“These are the players that need a game and we’re happy that we have one.

If we wouldn’t have had one, we probably would have arranged a friendly in this week for these players because they need to play games as well to keep them ready whenever we need them.

“We’ve used quite a lot in the last three games because we thought we needed to keep this energy throughout all the three games – but not all of them.

And the few we haven’t used, it’s definitely the perfect moment for them to get playing time.”

Speaking about any more potential changes he could make, the Liverpool boss added: “Yeah, we do [make changes].

Same as we did last season in the League Cup.

“So many games need to be played and our players are able to do so, but once in a while they need a bit of rest as well because we sometimes tend to forget because we are so focused – and I’m the first one – on our games at Liverpool but many of them have played twice for the national teams as well.

“So, they are able to do a lot but once in a while they need a little bit of rest – and I’m talking about two days of rest, which is still not a lot.

Yes, there will be a completely changed line-up.”

Fortunately, Liverpool can boast a completely clean bill of health so it's fair to say that Slot could be slightly spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting his side.

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvilli, Woodman, Pecsi

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Defenders: Van Dijk, Gomez, Konate, Kerkez, Bradley, Leoni, Robertson, Frimpong, Williams, Ramsay

Midfielders: Endo, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Bajcetic

Forwards: Salah, Chiesa, Isak, Gakpo, Ekitike, Ngumoha