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This article is part of Football FanCast's The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more...

Liverpool eventually lifted the Super Cup after 120 minutes of football and a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday, but you can't help but feel that Jurgen Klopp's team selection in Istanbul could easily come back to bite him as soon as this weekend.

On the chalkboard

The German was in a catch 22 situation in Turkey – he obviously wanted to win another trophy but he would also have been well aware that a Premier League trip to Southampton awaited his side less than 72 hours later. And the top flight has to be a priority this term especially with Manchester City showing their strength with a 5-0 opening day win against West Ham United.

Despite losing a key player to injury against Norwich City last Friday in Alisson, Klopp was brave and went with an almost full strength side against Chelsea at the Besiktas Stadium, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gini Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino the only usual regulars to miss out on the XI, along with the absent Brazilian goalkeeper.

Of course, Klopp would have been hoping for a result one way or the other in 90 minutes against Frank Lampard's men given the strong side he picked, but it didn't work out that way as it went the full distance, before being decided on spot-kicks.

Tough situation

At this early stage of the campaign and following a quiet summer in terms of incomings, Liverpool have already been hit with injury issues – Naby Keita was ruled out against Chelsea having picked up a knock in training the day before the clash.

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While there may be a hope that it is a minor issue and he can return against Saints, the Merseyside outfit are suddenly looking a little precarious in the middle of the park.

James Milner left the pitch in the 64th minute to be replaced by Wijnaldum, before being shown holding an ice pack to his knee, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain still doesn't appear to be completely match fit given his display.

Meanwhile, fellow midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were out on their feet by the end following their exerts at the start of 2019/20, with the latter worryingly pictured suffering cramp both during extra time and before the penalties – no surprise given he covered more ground than any other player on the pitch.

Given the lack of time between games it remains to be seen whether the duo will be ok to play from the start at St Mary's, and with Milner and Keita potentially also doubts Liverpool supporters on Twitter are already suspecting that Adam Lallana could be asked to play in a defensive midfield role from the start.

That would be a huge leap of faith and risk for a Liverpool side that know they can't afford to slip up too many times in the Premier League, and Klopp's bold Istanbul call could come back to bite him if they drop points on the south coast.

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