Team News: Jon Flanagan captains Liverpool at Southampton

Jon Flanagan has been named Liverpool captain for this afternoon's Premier League trip to Southampton.

The full-back will lead out the Reds in Jordan Henderson's absence as Jurgen Klopp makes three changes from the 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday.

Flanagan comes in for the suspended James Milner, while further forward Joe Allen and Divock Origi take the places of Henderson and Roberto Firmino.

Hosts Southampton, meanwhile, show just one change from last weekend's 2-1 win at Stoke, with Jose Fonte returning from suspension in place of Matt Targett.

Southampton: Forster; Martina, Van Dijk, Fonte, Bertrand; Clasie, Romeu; Tadic, Long, Davis; Pelle Subs: Stekelenburg, Cedric, Yoshida, Mane, Wanyama, Ward-Prowse, Juanmi

Liverpool: Mignolet; Flanagan, Lovren, Sakho, Clyne; Allen, Can; Lallana, Coutinho, Origi; Sturridge Subs: Ward, Toure, Benteke, Henderson, Skrtel, Smith, Ojo

Follow our live text coverage of the contest at St Mary's here.