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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Claude Puel lavishes praise on Virgil van Dijk
Southampton boss Claude Puel pays tribute to "winner" Virgil van Dijk, who continues to be linked with a move away from the club.Jan 12,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Floris-karius.jpg "Loris Karius makes a save during the EFL Cup semi-final between Southampton and Liverpool on January 11, 2017")
Loris Karius "confident" of reaching EFL Cup final
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius remains "confident" of his side's chances of reaching the EFL Cup final despite losing 1-0 to Southampton in the first leg of their semi.Jan 12,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
James Milner: 'Great to have Philippe Coutinho back'
Liverpool defender James Milner praises "influential" Philippe Coutinho after the Brazilian makes his return to first-team action.Jan 12,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaude-puel_1.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016")
Claude Puel hails "very good" Southampton performance
Claude Puel insists that Southampton were worthy winners in their first-leg tie with Liverpool, but concedes it will be "very difficult" to restrict the Reds at Anfield.Jan 11,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp watches on sternly during the Premier League game between Sunderland and Liverpool on January 2, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp unhappy with reaction of Liverpool players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stresses that Southampton will be in for a "completely different game" in two weeks' time following a poor first-leg showing from his side.Jan 11,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fnathan-redmond.jpg "Nathan Redmond leaps like a leopard during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Nathan Redmond: 'I should have scored four against Liverpool'
Nathan Redmond claims that he will 'learn from his mistakes' after taking just one of his chances in Southampton's 1-0 win over Liverpool in the EFL Cup.Jan 11,
The Match
Match Report
A first-half goal from Nathan Redmond earns Southampton a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at St Mary's.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Team News
Daniel Sturridge leads the Liverpool line in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final first leg away at Southampton.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Flucas-leiva.jpg "Lucas Leiva in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Lucas Leiva "ready" for EFL Cup semi-final against Southampton
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva insists that he is "ready" to face Southampton in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup despite speculation linking him with a January exit.Jan 10,
Claude Puel: 'Southampton ready for Liverpool challenge'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that his side are "ready" for their EFL Cup semi-final with Liverpool.Jan 10,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho goes down injured during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Sunderland on November 26, 2016")
Latest team news: Southampton vs. Liverpool
The latest team news as Southampton host Liverpool in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday.Jan 10,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp to name "best team" for EFL Cup semi-final tie
Jurgen Klopp will turn to his more experienced pros for the EFL Cup semi-final with Southampton after admitting that it is the "most important cup" for Liverpool.Jan 9,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjose-fonte_1.jpg "Jose Fonte in action during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016")
Jose Fonte left out of Southampton squad for Liverpool cup tie
Claude Puel says that "keeping stability in the defence" is behind his decision to overlook Jose Fonte for inclusion against Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final.Jan 9,
Philippe Coutinho in line for Liverpool return at St Mary's Stadium
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp offers a positive injury update ahead of his side's trip to Southampton, revealing that Philippe Coutinho will likely play a part.Jan 9,
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