Tottenham are Sunday’s guests to Anfield as Liverpool search three factors over a rival for European soccer.
Liverpool vs. Tottenham
Premier League (33) | Anfield
April 30, 2023 | 4.30pm (BST)
The upcoming sport at Anfield presents a chance for Liverpool to win a fourth straight Premier League match for less than the second time this season.
Of their method are a Tottenham aspect who’ve had extra managers within the final 5 weeks than Liverpool have within the final 11 years.
Listed here are 10 key issues to know forward of Liverpool vs. Tottenham.
1. Excellent news on accidents
After lacking Liverpool’s win at West Ham as a precaution, Ibrahima Konate may begin after Jurgen Klopp declared he “will probably be again.”
The opposite most notable piece of staff information is that Diogo Jota “bought a knock on his again” final outing however “needs to be alright.”
Naby Keita was additionally talked about, together with his supervisor saying he would practice on Friday.
In the meantime, Roberto Firmino stays out via damage together with long-term absentees Stefan Bajcetic and Calvin Ramsay.
2. Anticipate modifications?
Klopp is anticipated to stay by his mantra {that a} “readiness to counter-press” is the important thing attribute when selecting his staff.
With that in thoughts, it’s probably that Curtis Jones will retain his spot in midfield and Jota can even begin if match.
Each have repaid their supervisor’s religion in latest weeks after spells on the sidelines.
Jordan Henderson or Fabinho may very well be rotated attributable to Liverpool taking part in six video games in 19 days – Thiago could be the probably man to interchange both of the midfield pair.
Predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Jones; Salah, Jota, Gakpo
3. Tottenham’s turmoil
Whereas Tottenham confirmed resilience to return again from 2-0 down to attract towards Man United on Thursday, the previous few months have been, for probably the most half, a large number.
Sacking Antonio Conte didn’t enhance Tottenham‘s kind, and interim boss Cristian Stellini was faraway from his submit when Spurs suffered humiliation at St James’ Park.
The guests, who misplaced 6-1 to Newcastle, had been amazingly down 5-0 inside 21 minutes of the match kicking off.
Now, Ryan Mason holds the reins till the top of the season and has already stated he feels “prepared” to take the job completely.
4. Accidents have an effect on the guests
In opposition to Man United, Mason determined to play a again three, with Clement Lenglet alongside Eric Dier and Cristian Romero in defence.
Whereas Ivan Perisic supplied width from the left, Pedro Porro had his greatest sport in a Spurs shirt as he scored and performed without any consideration wing-back.
With Fraser Forster stepping in for Hugo Lloris, Tottenham stay with out their injured captain and goalkeeper, after he was withdrawn at half-time within the embarrassing show at Newcastle.
Including to Spurs’ worries are the absences of Ryan Sessegnon, Yves Bissouma, Emerson Royal and Rodrigo Bentancur, who’re all set to overlook the Anfield conflict.
5. A clear slate
After strolling a tightrope for the final two video games, Fabinho can lastly sleep simple realizing that solely a purple card would see him serve a suspension within the Premier League.
The Brazilian has began the Reds’ final two matches realizing that he would serve a two-game suspension ought to he be booked.
Fabinho‘s 9 playing cards have now been wiped, although, and may free the Brazilian as much as make a cynical foul if wanted.
It comes at an excellent time as Klopp has stated that Tottenham “had been, for years, the most effective counter-attacking staff in Europe,” and so they nonetheless possess the gamers that helped them obtain that.
6. Doing the double?
Liverpool have the chance to finish a fourth double in 5 years over Tottenham, after beating them 2-1 in north London again in November.
Mo Salah was on the double himself that day as Liverpool took a 2-0 lead into half-time, earlier than Harry Kane pulled one again to make it a nervy end.
Whereas the defence will probably keep the identical, solely two different outfielders are set to begin on Sunday who additionally began on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November – Salah and Fabinho.
7. Liverpool have Eurovision
With Champions League qualification seemingly out of attain, Liverpool have been left to battle Tottenham, Brighton and Aston Villa for the remaining European locations.
The utmost quantity of factors Liverpool can obtain is 71 whereas Brighton can attain 73 – a complete Newcastle and Man United may each obtain with two video games to spare.
Ending in fifth or sixth place could be sufficient to qualify for the Europa League, whereas seventh spot would safe a first-ever look within the UEFA Europa Convention League.
8. Do you know?
If Salah performs will probably be his three hundredth look for Liverpool – that’s probably the most of anybody within the squad besides Henderson, James Milner and Roberto Firmino.
The Egyptian’s subsequent aim will see him turn into joint-fifth on the membership’s all-time league goalscorers checklist, becoming a member of Harry Chambers on 135.
9. Tierney takes cost
The referee for this one is Paul Tierney, whom Klopp infamously as soon as instructed: “I’ve no drawback with any referees, solely you.”
Let’s hope each keep out of the headlines this week.
Tierney’s assistants are Richard West and Matthew Wilke, whereas David Coote is the lead VAR.
John Brooks is the fourth official.
10. Observe the match with TIA
Liverpool vs. Tottenham is stay on Sky Sports activities Premier League, with kickoff at 4.30pm (BST).
TIA’s matchday stay weblog will probably be up and operating from 3.45pm, with Henry Jackson tasked with retaining you entertained and up-to-date.
Come on you Reds!
