Jürgen Klopp might be the man to turn Liverpool’s fortunes around, but it’s becoming increasingly clear how patient supporters will have to be. He’s dealing with a slew of injuries, he’s drawn his first two games, and his side will not be heavy favorites in a tough test against Southampton on Sunday.
Liverpool vs. Southampton 2015 live stream: Game time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Can Liverpool get back into the top four race?
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The Saints got off to a slow start this season, but have started to find their form recently with wins over Chelsea and Swansea City. They stumbled a bit last week, though, drawing at home against Leicester City.
While Liverpool might take quite a bit more time to get their feet under them and start playing their best football, top four still looks like a very reasonable goal for them. Chelsea continue to stumble, while Tottenham Hotspur still look like a young team in transition. If Klopp can deliver all three points on Sunday, Liverpool supporters are going to start dreaming about a return to the Champions League.
Key player -- Christian Benteke
With Daniel Sturridge and Danny Ings out, Benteke is going to have to deliver big every week for Liverpool to reach their goals this season. He’s had a small handful of good performances so far this season, but is still settling into his new team, and his second new manager.
Key matchup -- Graziano Pelle vs. Liverpool’s CBs
Southampton are good at keeping the ball on the floor, but their best chances to score might come from balls in the air, whether they be long balls, crosses or set pieces. Liverpool’s defenders are perfectly tall, but not always the best at defending big target strikers.
Liverpool team injuries and suspensions
Out: Daniel Sturridge, Danny Ings, Jon Flanagan, Jordan Henderson. In doubt: Jordan Rossiter, Joe Gomez.
Southampton injuries and suspensions
Out: Fraser Forster, Florin Gardos. In doubt: Shane Long, Jay Rodriguez.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 12 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. local
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S. - English), Telemundo (U.S. - Spanish), Sky Sports 1 (U.K.), Sportsnet regional (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Deportes Telemundo En Vivo Extra (U.S. - Spanish), Sky Go (U.K.), Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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