Liverpool emerged victorious in the Champions League midweek but only minutes after Harvey Elliott had netted the winner against PSG, Arne Slot's focus had switched back to the Premier League and the visit of Southampton.

"We need our fans on Saturday against Southampton as well," he said during his post-match press conference. "Like you know, we don’t have a winter break in England so we just keep on playing, and these players are definitely going to need the help of our fans to show up two times as they did in the last few months."

His comments there would suggest that we can expect to see some changes to his starting team. With PSG coming to Anfield three days after this clash, that shouldn't be a surprise.

There is no need to swap out Alisson but at left-back, bringing in Kostas Tsimikas for Andy Robertson feels like an obvious swap. The latter will play most of the games between now and the end of the season so taking the chance to switch him out makes sense.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is the only fit right-back so he will have to stay in the side, while it seems likely that Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will be asked to go again. Jarell Quansah could come on in the second half for some rotation.

In midfield, there is a strong argument for bringing in Curtis Jones to freshen things up and it is possible that Elliott — frustrated by a lack of opportunities this season — could start too. Dominik Szoboszlai, though he doesn't look tired, has played a huge volume of minutes, while Alexis Mac Allister could benefit from a rest too. Wataru Endo coming in for Ryan Gravenberch seems unlikely from the start, but that could be a pre-planned swap around the hour mark.

In attack, it remains to be seen whether or not Cody Gakpo will be available. Slot will issue the latest in his press conference, which is scheduled for Friday at 10am UK time (5am ET), but the Dutchman missed the last game with a knock. The fact he traveled to Paris would suggest it is not serious, but no risks will be taken.

If he is available, Gakpo could come back into the team. Darwin Nunez impressed off the bench at the Parc des Princes and if there is ever a game to throw him into, Southampton at home might be it.

Liverpool will have to take the Saints seriously but with a lead at the top of the Premier League table, it can also afford to relax a little. With the second leg against PSG just a few days later, it should be possible to plan ahead just a bit.