Oriol Romeu Vs Idrissa Gueye
Romeu has been a stellar performer for Southampton this season at the base of their midfield. The Spaniard has been impressive in defensive midfield throughout the season with his defensive discipline and passing. 87.8% passing accuracy is quite impressive for a defensive midfielder.
On the contrary, Gueye has been one of the best players at Goodison Park since his summer switch from Aston Villa. His dynamism, tenacity and industry offer a lot to Everton and Romeu has to deal with that.
Romelu Lukaku Vs Virgil van Dijk
The Belgian seemed quite in the last couple of Premier Leagues. Seven goals already this season in League- he is one of the best strikers in the Premier League right now and will look to return to scoring ways against Southampton.
Virgil van Dijk literally kept the Liverpool attack silent on his own last weekend with a display that demands respect. If the Saints can keep an attack like that of the Reds silent, they can also deal with the Lukaku.
Lukaku has a good burst of speed and can hassle defenders with his physicality, but van Dijk has those in his locker too. His recovery pace against the quick Liverpool attack was seen last weekend and that could help him again come Sunday.
