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Tom Cavilla

Southampton injury latest ahead of Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has provided an injury update on his squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield.

The Saints last secured a league win at the home of the Reds in 2013, with former Reds defender Dejan Lovren scoring the game's only goal.

Hasenhuttl will be hoping his side can bounce back from a disappointing defeat to strugglers Norwich City and will be well-placed to put up a fight on Saturday afternoon.

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Defender Jack Stephens and midfielder Stuart Armstrong are the only two first-team players set to play no part in Saturday's fixture, with everyone else available for selection.

Stephens is 'back in training' having been out since September, though the Southampton boss confirmed that no risks will be taken with the 27-year-old.

"He is back in training. This is his first week since a long time," said Hasenhuttl.

"This is good, good for him and us. Is he ready for the weekend? I am not sure, but it is good that he is back.

"It's going to be tough for him to get into the 18, we have a lot of good alternatives in this squad at the moment.

"I think that after one week of training, getting back in, I try to give him a little bit longer. We have been easing him into it, using him as a floater and not ding all we normally do.

"There is no reason to hurry."

Midfield duo Moussa Djenepo and Nathan Redmond are both in contention to feature, having played no part in the defeat to Norwich, but Armstrong remains sidelined.

"Stuey is out with that calf injury," confirmed the Saints' boss. "Moussa and Reddy are back in training."

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