The quadruple-chasing Reds have been given fresh desire they could pip Manchester City to the identify while Pep Guardiola's crew dropped two points in a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday. Defending champions City, with one sport last, are 4 factors clear on the pinnacle of the desk with a notably higher intention difference than their opponents, who have video games left.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties within the FA Cup very last on the weekend to finish the second leg of a potential quadruple. But Klopp is ready to discover the quantity of injuries to pinnacle-scorer Salah and protecting talisman Van Dijk, who had been both forced off at Wembley on Saturday. Defender Andy Robertson turned into additionally taken off inside the latter levels due to cramp, whilst Klopp confirmed that Fabinho might now not be involved at Southampton after suffering a muscle damage at Aston Villa remaining week.
"This technique has not completed yet due to the fact we simplest played the 120 mins days ago," Klopp told reporters on Monday. "So while the boys arrive nowadays I have to make a lot of selections. Then we can line up a crew. What I can promise and clearly say is we can line up a team most effective for one reason -- to try to win the game at Southampton, as hard as it's miles, because that manifestly is the activity to do. We ought to see who's able to assist. The 30 more minutes (at Wembley) made a large difference, however we must see."
Liverpool, who face Real Madrid inside the Champions League very last later this month, can cut City's cause a unmarried factor with victory at St Mary's, however Klopp does not assume Guardiola's side to slide up again. City host Aston Villa next Sunday whilst Liverpool play Wolves at Anfield. I don't know the remaining time City dropped points video games in a row and Villa must play midweek," stated Klopp. "I do not expect City to drop factors there."
