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first chance to prove this.”
Although Klopp’s side have lost and drawn on their last two visits to St Mary’s, they thrashed Southampton 6-1 at the same venue in the League Cup quarterfinals last season.
And Liverpool’s hopes of advancing to Wembley will be aided by the absence of Southampton defender Jose Fonte.
Southampton manager Claude Puel has confirmed Fonte will not be part of his squad after the club captain handed in a transfer request amid reports of possible bids from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Fonte was absent for Saturday’s FA Cup draw against Norwich and Puel has decided to leave him out again.
“Jose won’t participate for this game. We will see for the next game. It is important to keep stability,” said Puel, whose club haven’t reached the League Cup final since a 1979 defeat against Nottingham Forest.
“We do not know the future of Jose, it is a difficult situation in the market. I respect Jose, it is not an easy situation for the staff or players. It is difficult.
“It is an opportunity also for Jose to view different opportunities and it is important to respect this.
“For me, it is important to keep stability in defence first, and second, we will see what the situation of Jose in this market is.” – AFP