Claudio Ranieri's arrival as Watford's new manager means Liverpool's analysis ahead of Saturday's game has focused heavily on his spell with Serie A side Sampdoria.
The Hornets appointed the Italian during the international break as they seek to improve upon their tally of seven points from seven games in the Premier League this term.
Ranieri returned to English football after almost two years at the helm of Sampdoria and his work during that period has been a key factor in the Reds’ preparations for the lunchtime clash at Vicarage Road.
“He is a great manager obviously, worked all over the world,” Jürgen Klopp told Liverpoolfc.