Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits the return of Luis Suarez cannot come soon enough after his side surrendered its unbeaten Premier League record with a 1-0 defeat against Southampton.

Dejan Lovren scored the only goal of the game for Southampton in the second half at Anfield on Saturday and, despite long spells of possession, Liverpool was unable to get back on level terms.

Deprived of Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, who is out with a shoulder injury, Liverpool struggled to break down a disciplined Southampton defense.