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Liverpool XI vs Southampton: Expected lineup, official team news, and most recent injury updates for the FA Cup

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February 27, 2024

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Liverpool XI vs Southampton: Expected lineup, official team news, and most recent injury updates for the FA Cup

Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah might rejoin the Reds

Three important Liverpool players may make their prompt returns in time for Wednesday’s FA Cup match against Southampton.

Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah all just missed making the team that defeated Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.

On Tuesday, Jurgen Klopp will provide supporters with team news on the Reds as all three players get closer to making a comeback. However, the German manager has two new concerns to address.

While Ryan Gravenberch was taken off on a stretcher, Wataru Endo was seen leaving Wembley on crutches and wearing a protective boot. Klopp expressed his concern that the Dutchman had sustained ankle ligament damage as a result of a challenge from Moises Caicedo.

Liverpool XI vs Southampton: Expected lineup, official team news, and most recent injury updates for the FA Cup

Given the several injury absences for the fifth-round match, including Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, and Stefan Bajcetic, Liverpool may require reinforcements most in central midfield.

Among the young players who stood out against Chelsea are Bobby Clark and James McConnell, who might get a start in midweek. In the meanwhile, Szoboszlai might come off the bench if the Reds decide to be cautious in the wake of his hamstring injury.

As the games come thick and fast, Jarell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas may be called up to rest the legs of the usual players in defence. In goal, Caoimhin Kelleher will continue due to Alisson Becker’s unavailability.

With players like Salah and Nunez healthy to start, Klopp may decide to rest Luis Diaz. The Colombian has started 11 of Liverpool’s 12 games since the beginning of the season, with the FA Cup victory over Norwich providing him with his sole opportunity to be a substitute.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Mac Allister, McConnell; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo

Doubts: Salah, Nunez, Szoboszlai, Endo

Injuries: Gravenberch, Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Jota, Jones, Thiago, Doak, Matip, Bajcetic

Time and date: 8pm GMT, Wednesday February 28, 2024

Venue: Anfield

More news…….

A reporter for Sky Sports relays concerning news about Liverpool from Wembley Stadium.

Three key players for Liverpool's match against Chelsea today might be sidelined. The first major trophy of the English season is up for grabs in this year's Carabao Cup final.

A reporter for Sky Sports relays concerning news about Liverpool from Wembley Stadium.

Three key players for Liverpool’s match against Chelsea today might be sidelined.

The first major trophy of the English season is up for grabs in this year’s Carabao Cup final.

Before he leaves this summer, Jurgen Klopp wants to win awards, and today is a big chance to do so.

Liverpool’s opponents are Chelsea, and the Reds will aim to build on their victory in 2022, when they defeated the Blues in the Carabao Cup final their route to a double-winning campaign.

Regretfully, Klopp may be missing three key players for Liverpool this afternoon.

Three missing from Liverpool at Wembley
Speaking this morning outside Wembley Stadium, Sky Sports correspondent Vinny O’Connor provided a concerning update.

Three key players for Liverpool's match against Chelsea today might be sidelined. The first major trophy of the English season is up for grabs in this year's Carabao Cup final.

According to O’Connor, the Liverpool team did not include Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, or Mohamed Salah when they arrived at Wembley.

Prior to today’s match, players will have been observing their surroundings and the Wembley pitch.

O’Connor, however, claims that the three Liverpool players were unable to be seen, which has led to concerns about them losing out.

“I have some unfortunate news to share with you. The group that exited the Wembley stadium did not include Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, or Dominik Szoboszlai,” stated O’Connor. He continued, “We’re just curious what that says about the potential team Jurgen Klopp is going to put out.”

Salah did not play against Luton Town in midweek, but he did score and provide an assist when he came off the bench against Brentford last week.

Nunez was also not present against the Hatters, but it was anticipated that both players will return today.

However, neither this update nor Szoboszlai’s performance—who hasn’t played since the 4-1 league victory against Chelsea in January—are promising.

Perhaps Liverpool is attempting to manipulate Chelsea, but it would now be shocking to see Salah, Nunez, and Szoboszlai start against the Blues, dealing a serious blow to Klopp and company