Liverpool v Southampton. Dejan Lovren and Ricky Lambert will have to face their former team-mates for the first fixture of the season. Last year, Southampton’s goal was scored by Dejan Lovren, with an assist from Adam Lallana, now two Liverpool players. Liverpool has an average of 1.54 goals against Southampton. Philippe Coutinho It’s a big season for Philippe Coutinho as he looks to take over the main creative mantle left behind by departed striker Luis Suarez. The little Brazilian has looked sharp in pre-season after resting during the World Cup, with Liverpool supporters all over the world thanking Big Phil Scolari for his foolish omission. Coutinho has looked determined and hungry during the Reds’ pre-season and Liverpool supporters will hope he forms a devastating trio with teammates Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling. Using stats from last season we can see that Coutinho excelled in the final third of the pitch with the creative midfielder comp