Liverpool are hopeful that goalkeeper Pepe Reina could be fit in time to make the trip to Southampton on Saturday.

A calf injury forced the Spaniard to miss the Reds' 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield last Sunday, with Brad Jones taking his place in the side.

However, coach Mike Marsh is optimistic about Reina's chances ahead of the Premier League encounter at St Mary's.

"He's coming along nicely. He's got one of those injuries where you're not sure how long it's going to take," Marsh told Liverpool's official website.

"He's still getting treatment - with a bit of luck that will improve in the next couple of days and he'll be available for Saturday."

Liverpool currently sit sixth in the table.

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Matt Cotton