Overview
- Arne Slot made 11 changes against Southampton, handing debuts to goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni.
- Alexander Isak scored in the 43rd minute for his first Liverpool goal and was withdrawn at half-time as staff continue to manage his fitness.
- Southampton leveled in the 76th minute through Shea Charles after Wataru Endo’s failed clearance from a corner.
- Hugo Ekitike netted the 85th-minute winner, then received a second yellow for removing his shirt and will be suspended for Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace.
- Leoni was taken off on a stretcher with a right leg issue, while Federico Chiesa delivered two assists and was widely regarded as Liverpool’s standout performer.