‘He should be close…’ – Liverpool could receive big injury boost ahead of Southampton clash

Liverpool could be in line for a boost on the injury front ahead of their return to Premier League action against Southampton next weekend.

The Reds will resume their hitherto excellent season with a visit to the struggling Saints, whose one win, one draw and nine defeats since their top-flight return is the inverse of Arne Slot’s record in the division thus far.

The league leaders have managed to churn out a consistent string of victories despite having key players such as Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota sidelined...