Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says Southampton “have been unlucky” this so far this season and do not play like a team that are bottom of the Premier League.
Before Sunday’s meeting at St Mary’s Stadium, Slot had high praise for Russell Martin’s side, who have picked up four points from 11 games.
“They are bottom of the league but they don’t play at all like this,” Slot said. “Their playing style is intriguing.
“I would say they are much more than a capable team. They have shown that they are very, very capable of playing teams like us.
“They have been unlucky but their style has ben excellent. They could have got a result in almost every game they have played.
“Everyone is talking about playing Real Madrid and then Manchester City but, in my opinion, Southampton will be difficult as well.”