"Despite their Community Shield frustration at Wembley last month, Arne Slot's high-flying squad certainly haven't shown any signs of a hangover. Last seen over the weekend clinching a 2-1 victory at home against bitter local rivals Everton, the reigning Premier League champions have won all of their first five top-flight appearances by 11-5 and they are the only team among England's elite who can boast a 100% start to proceedings."
"Finally completing his record-breaking move from Newcastle on Deadline Day, Alexander Isak should be handed a full recall and will be hoping to open his Liverpool account here. Already accepting that he will be Alisson's deputy this season, former Valencia shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili should make his Liverpool debut at Anfield. Coming off the bench and bagging a sensational late winner against Newcastle last month, 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha could also feature from the start."
Liverpool will host Southampton at Anfield to begin their EFL Cup campaign. Liverpool are reigning Premier League champions who have won all five opening top-flight matches, including a 2-1 derby win over Everton, and claimed a 3-2 Champions League victory at Atletico Madrid. Manager Arne Slot is expected to rotate following a quick turnaround, with Alexander Isak set for a full recall after his deadline-day move, Giorgi Mamardashvili likely to make his debut, and 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha also in contention. Southampton have struggled to find form under new boss Will Still as they target an immediate Premier League return.
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