Liverpool predicted line-up against Tottenham
Liverpool are looking to end their two-game winless run in the Premier League when they visit Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.
The early pacers of the division have stumbled slightly in their bid to be crowned champions afterwards consecutive draws with Newcastle United and Fulham, but still have a two-point lead at the top with a game in hand on their rivals heading into the weekend’s fixtures. Victory in north London would be another major hurdle for Arne Slot’s impressive Reds to overcome.
The Merseysiders were in action in midweek got the win over Southampton in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, setting up a last-four clash with Sunday’s rivals. Liverpool will be looking to deal a psychological blow to the Lilywhites ahead of the two-legged tie at the start of the new year.
Here’s how Liverpool could line up at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
GK: Alisson – This will be Alisson’s third game since being injured after being rested in the Carabao Cup in midweek. The Brazilian has been brilliant since his comeback and is likely to be busy in the capital.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool’s number 66 will be on the alert in front of Son Heung-min, as the South Korean has scored in his last five league games for the Reds. Any awkward defensive moments will be punished.
CB: Joe Gomez – With Ibrahima Konate still missing from the Liverpool squadGómez has been the trusted man to replace him. The defender has been linked with a move to Spurs in the past but remains firmly part of Slot’s plans.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The imperious Dutchman was afforded a rare break on Wednesday ahead of a duel with former team-mate Dominic Solanke. The former Liverpool striker has never scored against the Reds and Van Dijk wants to ensure that record stands on Sunday.
LB: Kostas Tsimikas – Andy Robertson is available after serving his one-match ban in midweek following his red card against Fulham, but the Scot has been in disappointing form. The returning Kostas Tsimikas could start at spurs.
DM: Ryan Gravenberch – Gravenberch was handed a tough task by Slot last weekend after Liverpool were reduced to ten men, but he did a sensational job in a number of positions. against Fulham. He continues to go above and beyond this term.
DM: Alexis McAllister – Mac Allister was not at his best against Southampton in midweek having missed the Fulham clash through suspension. However, the South American rarely offers below 7/10 in a Liverpool shirt.
RW: Mohamed Salah – 12 goals against Spurs is an impressive record for the Egyptian, including one in the most recent meeting. Destiny Udogie will have a tough journey through the in-form winger.
AM: Curtis Jones – Jones saw red in this game last season and will be keen to last more than 26 minutes this time around. The midfielder has been in impressive form and will cause problems for Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr.
LW: Luis Diaz – Cody Gakpo appeared for over an hour at St Mary’s Stadium, suggesting Diaz will almost certainly start in north London. The Colombian’s excellent early season form has slowed slightly over the past month.
ST: Diego Jota – Jota was also sent off in this game last season as nine-man Liverpool lost controversial circumstances. The Portuguese proved his mettle with an important brace off the bench during his comeback from injury against Fulham.
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