Liverpool news: Arne Slot focus returns to Premier League

Arne Slot might still be wondering how his Liverpool side escaped with a 1-0 win over Paris St-Germain on Wednesday, but the main focus of his attention will have switched back to Premier League issues following the game at the Parc des Princes.

The Reds host Southampton on Saturday in what is their only top-flight game in March.

A win will move Liverpool 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League and pile the pressure on second-placed Arsenal to win their two games in hand against Manchester United on Sunday and Chelsea a week later.

Slot will be speaking to the media at 10:00 GMT before the Reds host Saints, who are bottom of the table, and it will be interesting to hear what the Dutchman’s thoughts are on his team selection.

Does his side’s advantage at the top of the Premier League mean he could choose to rotate some of his players before the return leg against PSG at Anfield on Tuesday?

Cody Gakpo travelled to Paris in midweek but missed the game after picking up a knock in training, so we will also find out where the forward is up to fitness-wise.

The game against Southampton will be the second of Slot’s two-game touchline ban for the red card he picked up in the aftermath of the 2-2 draw at Everton, meaning he will be back in the dugout for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United on Sunday, 16 March.

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