Liverpool is set to face Southampton in a Carabao Cup quarter-final match at St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday. This matchup comes after Liverpool's recent 2-2 draw against Fulham in the Premier League, while Southampton finds itself in turmoil following the dismissal of manager Russell Martin after a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Match Background
With Southampton currently languishing at the bottom of the Premier League, the club decided to part ways with Russell Martin after the crushing loss to Tottenham on Sunday. In the interim, Under-21s manager Simon Rusk will take over coaching duties for tonight’s encounter.
On the other hand, Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, is looking to make significant changes to their lineup as they aim to progress to the semi-finals of a competition they won last season. However, Slot will not be on the touchline due to a one-match ban incurred from receiving his third yellow card during the match against Fulham.
Match Details
- Kick-off time: The match begins at 8 PM GMT, which translates to 12 PM Pacific Time and 3 PM Eastern Time.
- Venue: St. Mary's Stadium, marking Liverpool's second visit this season after their previous Premier League win there last month, where Mohamed Salah scored the decisive penalty.
Referee Simon Hooper will officiate the match, and it’s important to note that VAR will not be in use for this tournament at this stage. Additionally, there will be no extra time; if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will directly proceed to a penalty shootout.
How to Watch
In the United States, fans can watch the Carabao Cup clash live on Paramount+. For those seeking updates, GOAL's Live Match Centre will provide real-time information.
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Previous Encounter
The last matchup between these two teams took place just three weeks ago, where Mohamed Salah’s impressive double helped Liverpool secure a comeback victory on the south coast.
Viewing Options in the UK
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7 PM GMT. Subscribers can also access the game through the SkyGo App or NOW TV.
For those using a VPN to stream from abroad, ensure compliance with local regulations and the terms set by your service provider.
Team News
For Southampton, there’s a possibility of first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale returning to action, although Gavin Bazunu will remain unavailable. Jack Stephens and Adam Armstrong are suspended, and other absentees include Ross Stewart, Will Smallbone, and Juan Larios.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will miss defender Andy Robertson due to a one-match ban from his red card against Fulham. Kostas Tsimikas is also doubtful for this clash. Federico Chiesa is likely to make his return, while injured players Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate will not be part of the squad. Alexis Mac Allister is back in contention after serving suspensions in both the Champions League and Premier League.
Predicted Line-ups
Southampton XI:
- Ramsdale; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Manning; Fernandes, Downes, Dibling; Armstrong, Archer
Liverpool XI:
- Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Endo, Morton; Chiesa, Elliott, Diaz; Nunez
As the teams prepare to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals, fans can expect an exciting and competitive match at St. Mary's Stadium.
Zainab Y.
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