Liverpool team news: Jurgen Klopp suffers injury blow, Emre can returns from international duty

Liverpool take on Southampton in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds have started to turn around their fortunes after winning three games straight in all competitions.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does however, have some injury concerns.

Sadio Mane was removed from the Senegal squad ahead of the World Cup qualifier against South Africa amid fears that he has suffered another hamstring injury.

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Mane is not expected to feature against the Saints.

With the Senegal international out, Philippe Coutinho could move forward alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.

Summer signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could keep his side in the starting XI after scoring against West Ham in the last game.

Emre Can has returned form international duty and trained with the rest of the side.

The midfielder of Turkish origin is match fit and likely to feature on the weekend.

Captain Jordan Henderson missed the international break with England due to a thigh injury but is back in full training for the Reds.

Can, Henderson and Chamberlain could start as a midfield three on Saturday.

The defence is likely to feature Lovren and Matip as centre-backs with Gomez and Moren out side in full-back positions.

Klopp may also be able to call on Adam Lallana who could make his first appearance of the campaign after returning from a thigh injury.