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Liverpool will look to end their two-game winless run in the Premier League when they visit Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday’s late kick-off.
The division’s early pace-setters have stumbled slightly in their bid to become champions. A consistent draw with Newcastle United and Fulham, but they still hold a two-point lead at the summit and have a game in hand over their rivals heading into the weekend’s fixtures. Victory in north London would be another major hurdle navigated by Arne Slott’s impressive Reds.
The Merseysiders were in action midweek as they were Win against Southampton In the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, Sunday’s opponents set up a meeting in the last four. Liverpool will be looking to inflict a psychological blow on the Lilywhites ahead of the two-legged tie at the start of the New Year.
Here’s how Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur could line up at the stadium.
GK: Alison – This will be Alisson’s third game back from injury after being rested in the Carabao Cup midweek. The Brazilian has looked bright since his comeback and is likely to be busy in the capital.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool’s number 66 will be on high alert against Son Heung-min, after the South Korean has scored in his last five league meetings with the Reds. Any shaky defensive moments will be punished.
CB: Joe Gomez – Ibrahima Konate is still missing from the Liverpool squadGomez is a reliable replacement. The defender has been linked with a move to Spurs in the past but is firmly part of Slott’s plans.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The flamboyant Dutchman was offered a rare rest on Wednesday ahead of his duel with former teammate Dominic Solanke. The former Liverpool striker has never scored against the Reds and Van Dijk will be keen to ensure that record continues on Sunday.
LB: Kostas Simikas – Andy Robertson is available Served a one-game suspension in midweek following his red card against Fulham, but the Scotsman has been in disappointing form. The returning Kostas Tsimikas could start Spurs.
DM: Ryan Gravenburch – Gravenburch was handed a tough assignment by the slot last weekend when Liverpool were reduced to ten men but he did a sensational job in a variety of positions. Against Fulham. He continues to go from strength to strength this term.
DM: Alexis McAllister – McAllister was not at his sharpest against Southampton midweek 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 Egyptians, including one in the most recent meeting. Destiny Udogi will be given a tough ride by the in-form winger.
AM: Curtis Jones – Jones saw red in this fixture last season and will be keen to last more than 26 minutes on this occasion. The midfielder has been in impressive form and will cause problems for Yves Bissoma and Pepe Matar Sir.
LW: Luis Diaz – Cody Gakpo featured for over an hour at St Mary’s Stadium, suggesting Diaz will almost certainly start in north London. Colombia’s excellent early season form has slowed down a bit in the last month.
ST: Diego Jota – Jota was also sent off late in the match as nine-man Liverpool lost. Controversial circumstances. The Portuguese proved his worth with a vital equalizer off the bench during his injury comeback against Fulham.
