Premier League 2021-22: Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspurs Preview, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Prediction
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Liverpool welcomes Tottenham Hotspurs to Anfield in the Premier League in a clash that could determine the direction of both sides’ seasons. Victory for Jurgen Klopp’s side could temporarily lift them above Manchester City to the top of the table before the Cityzens host Newcastle the following day.
Tottenham Hotspurs, meanwhile, will be keen to potentially avoid slipping five points behind Arsenal in the fourth spot ahead of next Thursday’s rearranged North London Derby.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Preview
The Reds go into the match having defeated Villarreal 3-2 midweek in their Champions League semi-final, second leg. Liverpool progressed to the final 5-2 on aggregate. So, Jurgen Klopp’s side should be full of confidence heading into the weekend.
Tottenham on the other hand defeated Leicester City 3-1 in North London last Sunday in the Premier League. In other words, Spurs are also coming off a good result.
Kane and Son are Tottenham’s biggest assets going forward. Kane has scored 23 goals and registered nine assists in 46 appearances this season. Son on the other hand has found the back of the net 20 times and secured nine assists in 41 appearances this campaign.
On the other hand, The Reds have been good defensively this season. They have only conceded 22 goals in 34 Premier League matches.
Liverpool’s attacking prowess has been well documented with the likes of Salah, Mane, Jota, and Diaz all in excellent form. Thiago is back to his very best and Fabinho providing protection at the base of midfield. The Reds Anfield record cannot be matched by anyone with no losses in seventeen Premier League matches this season.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Team News
Jurgen Klopp is hopeful to have Roberto Firmino available for selection after the Brazilian has been suffering from a foot problem in recent weeks.
The Reds are otherwise healthy on the injury front, with Klopp afforded the luxury of removing the likes of Andy Robertson, Naby Keita and Thiago with ten minutes remaining in Villarreal in midweek.
Sergio Reguilon is set to miss out for Spurs as the Spaniard continues to wrestle with a groin injury which Antonio Conte highlighted on the eve of the victory over Leicester.
The full-back joins a lengthy list of absentees in the Tottenham ranks, with Japhet Tanganga, Oliver Skipp and Matt Doherty set to miss the remainder of the season.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Possible Line-ups
Liverpool Probable Xl
Goalkeeper – Alisson;
Defenders – Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson;
Midfielders – Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago;
Forwards – Salah, Mane, Diaz
Tottenham Hotspurs Probable Xl
Goalkeeper – Hugo Lloris;
Defenders – Sessegnon, Davies, Dier, Romero, Emerson;
Midfielders – Hojbjerg, Bentancur;
Forwards – Son, Kane, Kulusevski
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Prediction
Tottenham are likely to come out all guns blazing given their need to take something from the game and keep the pressure on Arsenal in the top four race.
That could play into Liverpool’s hands in front of a raucous Anfield crowd on a rare Saturday evening kick-off, although Spurs showed their ability to play through Liverpool’s aggressive press in the 2-2 draw in north London back in December.
However, Klopp’s side has improved significantly from a defensive perspective since then and they should have too much for Conte’s men this weekend.
Final Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham
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Sujeeth Shetty
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