The Liverpool manager made three changes for the game against Southampton, with the Paris Saint-Germain match an obvious factor in his thinking as Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister dropped to the bench.

Cody Gakpo is still a doubt for Liverpool when they face Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, with the Dutchman missing three days of training. Gakpo made the trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the week despite having missed training in the buildup, but was not named in the 23-man squad on the night.

Liverpool head coach Arne SLot has provided the injury latest ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Southampton

Liverpool's team news is confirmed from Anfield as the Premier League leaders host rock-bottom Southampton for the chance to 16 points clear

Germain at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday evening after a rare weekend off for Arne Slot

Liverpool’s medical team will continue to monitor Gakpo, aware of the fine margins in elite football and the impact of losing a player of his calibre. His absence would force Slot into a tactical reshuffle, with Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota likely candidates to step up in attack.