Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino to go on the offensive at Anfield

Mauricio Pellegrino believes attack will be the best form of defence when he takes his misfiring Southampton to Liverpool in search of a morale-boosting victory.

Pellegrino, a former Argentina international, has faced a difficult start to his tenure at St Mary's Stadium with his side struggling for both goals and points.

The Saints will head to Anfield - a former home for Pellegrino who played and coached at Liverpool - 13th in the Premier League table, just four points above the relegation zone, and with one victory from their last six matches.