Liverpool XI vs Southampton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Liverpool XI vs Southampton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Arne Slot makes changes to his Liverpool side for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Southampton.

The Dutchman has used the competition so far to rotate his squad, giving minutes to those who haven’t played much and it could be more of the same on Wednesday night as the holders look to book a semi-final place.

Dioo Jota scored during the 2-2 draw with Fulham but has since suffered a minor setback and starts on the bench on the south coast.

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Konstantinos Tsimikas joins him there at St Mary’s after Slot revealed the left-back was due to return to training after a spell on the sidelines.

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“Kostas is coming close,” the Dutchman told reporters. “He’s going to be training with us today, maybe for the first time, so let’s see how that works out.”

Liverpool welcome back Konstantinos Tsimikas for the Carabao Cup tie. (REUTERS)
Liverpool welcome back Konstantinos Tsimikas for the Carabao Cup tie. (REUTERS)

Elsewhere, Caoimhin Kelleher will get the nod in between the posts. Wataru Endo and Tyler Morton get a runout in midfield along with the fit again Harvey Elliott who has made three substitute appearances since recovering from a broken foot.

Starting Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Endo, Quansah; Mac Allister, Nyoni, Morton; Elliott, Nunez, Gakpo

Subs: Jaros, Chiesa, Jota, Tskimikas, McConnell, Nallo, Nguhoma, Danns, Norris

Time and date: 8pm GMT tonight, Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Venue: St Mary’s

TV channel: Sky Sports