Maya Yoshida, Jose Fonte, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Bertrand
Tweeting that he is “feeling great” this week, Cedric Soares appears to be in contention for a start against Liverpool but we feel Claude Puel may handle his return from injury more carefully.
That should mean that Maya Yoshida starts at right back given the fact the Japanese international started Saints’ last game against Hull City in that position ahead of Cuco Martina.
In central defence, we all know that Southampton boast one of the best centre back pairings in Jose Fonte and Virgil van Dijk while at left back, Ryan Bertrand should make the starting eleven following a late fitness test.