Ings is in contention for Sunday's match with Burnley. "Danny is available and we'll have a look at him in the next couple of days," manager Mark Hughes said. "Clearly there's great enthusiasm from him and he wants to be a part of the opening game. He's fit and well and has trained and had gametime in pre-season. We'll see how he goes but he's certainly an option for me."

Ings joined Southampton from Liverpool for a season-long loan on Thursday. The move will become permanent next summer.

Ings took three shots (two on goal), made two tackles and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion.

Ings could start in Saturday's match with Everton. "Thank God Danny is here and in a good shape," manager Jurgen Klopp said. "I would not guarantee it but it doesn't look too bad that he could start tomorrow. That's great for me."

Ings returned from an illness to play 28 minutes in Tuesday's scoreless draw against Porto.