Unfortunately, like so many things in the last year, COVID-19 has changed our lives and our projects. From today, both my coaching staff and I will sadly no longer be coaching Dalian.
"The pandemic is still here, for all of us, and supporting our families has been a priority when making this decision."
The Anfield side triumphed last season with seven games to spare but have looked less dominant this campaign though they remain level on points with Manchester United.
It's mega mega tough, it really is," former England striker Fowler said in a Zoom interview.
Southampton could have sealed a huge win moments later when Alisson was caught well off his line by Yan Valery, whose shot lacked the power to beat Henderson in a race to the goal line.
With top spot in Group D already guaranteed, Klopp made eight changes to his side but opted to stick with first-choice forward Mohamed Salah in attack and Fabinho at centre back.
"The medical swab conducted on the mission of our first national football team showed that our international player, Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, was infected with the Coronavirus, after his test came back positive," the federation said in a statement on its Facebook page.
The opening match of the campaign will be played between Arsenal and Fulham at the Craven Cottage, while Liverpool will take on returning Leeds United later in the day at the Anfield.
Juergen Klopp's side dominated the Premier League last season, winning their first domestic league title for 30 years by a massive 18-point margin from Manchester City.