Saturday, March 16, 2013
Southampton vs Liverpool March 16, 2013
Southampton’s forward line is a point of strength but Mauricio Pochettino was still disappointed to have missed out on signing Philippe Coutinho from Internazionale in January. The Brazilian, who had a loan spell under Pochettino at Espanyol, signed for Liverpool and is likely to be in opposition at St Mary’s on Saturday. “Coutinho has that same quality that Ronaldinho and Messi have, but he has much to prove yet,” said Pochettino. Despite recent progress, so too do Liverpool, whose record on the south coast is wretched.
Southampton
Subs from K Davis, Richardson, Forren, Hooiveld, Ward-Prowse, Chaplow, S Davis, Do Prado, Puncheon, Mayuka
Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended None
Form guide DLLWDL
Disciplinary record Y34 R0
Leading scorer Lambert 12
Liverpool
Subs from Jones, Gulacsi, Wisdom, Coates, Skrtel, Henderson, Shelvey, Allen, Sterling, Suso
Doubtful Allen (shoulder), Reina (calf)
Injured Kelly (knee, 22 Mar), Borini (shoulder, unknown)
Suspended None
Form guide WWWLDD
Disciplinary record Y41 R2
Leading scorer Suárez 22
