Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand said he is looking to "exploit any weaknesses" of Mohamed Salah in their clash with Liverpool on Friday night.
The Reds are locked in an intense Premier League title battle with Manchester City and will be looking to secure all three points at St Mary's Stadium.
The Saints meanwhile are fighting tooth and nail to drag themselves out of the relegation battle - they currently sit in 16th after two successive victories.
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Asked about the prospect of going up against Salah , Bertrand told Sky Sports News: "It's always good to play against the best players. That is why you play and it's the ultimate aim.
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"I won't change my preparations. I'm just looking forward to seeing his strengths and seeing his weaknesses and trying to nullify some and exploiting the others."
It will be a tricky contest for Jurgen Klopp 's men on Friday night.
Ralph Hasenhuttl's team sit five points away from the relegation places with seven games remaining in the Premier League.
Liverpool meanwhile lead the table by two points with City looking to go back to the top when they host Cardiff on Wednesday night.
