Liverpool welcomes back Virgil van Dijk for Southampton match as injury updates emerge

Liverpool will face Southampton in the Premier League, welcoming back Virgil van Dijk despite ongoing injury issues. The team aims to maintain their five-point lead at the top of the table. Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation has improved as Real Madrid shifts focus to other players. The Spanish club is now considering Tottenham's Pedro Porro as an alternative. Injury updates reveal that Alisson Becker is training separately, while Diogo Jota remains unavailable. Harvey Elliott has returned to training, and Slot expects several players back in a few weeks.