Coming off their triumph in the EFL Cup, Liverpool welcomes Southampton in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Liverpool

Southampton

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Seven pieces of silverware had already found their place in the Liverpool cabinet since Jurgen Klopp signed his first Reds contract. This collection includes a sixth Champions League crown and the inaugural Premier League title. However, Klopp, on the heels of Sunday's EFL Cup victory over a subdued Chelsea, deemed it the most "special" honor in his managerial career so far. Despite facing challenges such as an incomplete starting XI due to injuries and two more players leaving the field on crutches, a depleted Liverpool—ending the match with several teenage academy products on the field—might still be recovering from their Wembley encounter. Nevertheless, the jubilation of securing a record-extending 10th EFL Cup triumph cannot be dampened.Liverpool's joy contrasted sharply with Southampton's disappointment on the final weekend of February. Russell Martin's team suffered a third defeat in four Championship matches, marking their second consecutive home loss in the division, as Neil Harris's Millwall secured an away victory on Saturday. Amidst their struggles in the second tier, Martin expressed that a midweek FA Cup tie, especially an away fixture against Liverpool, is the last thing his team needs at this moment. However, due to their victories over Walsall and Watford (via a replay), Southampton cannot avoid their knockout duties at Anfield.