Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup | OneFootball

Spurs Aim to Recover Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Tottenham Hotspur are determined to bounce back from their disappointing 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest last weekend as they prepare to host Premier League champions Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite their recent setback, Spurs will be missing several key players for the match, including Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison, all of whom remain long-term absentees.

Injuries and Recovery Updates for Spurs

Solanke has not featured since August due to a recurring ankle injury, and Kulusevski is still working his way back from a patella injury that required surgery after last season’s Europa League final. Despite these setbacks, Tottenham boss Frank expressed optimism regarding Solanke’s progress ahead of the weekend.

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“Everyone is doing fine. Last game, I think it’s the same players available. No one new is available,” Frank explained during his pre-match press conference. “I’m looking forward to naming [Solanke] in the squad. He is progressing forward.”

The injury list for Tottenham continues, with Destiny Udogie ruled out until the new year with a hamstring issue and Maddison still recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Despite these challenges, Spurs remain hopeful of strengthening their squad in the near future.

Midfield Changes and Mentality Shift

With a crucial match on the horizon, Frank could make a tactical shift in midfield, potentially opting for Joao Palhinha in place of Archie Gray. Gray, who was at fault for Forest’s opening goal, will be looking to bounce back. Frank showed support for his young player, who has reacted well mentally following the mistake.

“He has been good. When I watched the game back, I think actually he was the one who wanted the ball instantly after the mistake. So I like that mentality, wanting to get on the ball,” Frank stated. “It’s part of it, everyone who has played football at this level, you know, made a mistake in life, you need to go back on it and go again.”

The Spurs boss stressed the importance of mental resilience, stating that despite the inevitable questions following such errors, Gray would manage the situation and continue to develop as a player.

AFCON Call-ups and Missing Players

Tottenham will also be without Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma, who have both been called up for international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bissouma has yet to play a competitive match this season, but his inclusion in Mali’s squad offers him a chance to regain fitness.

Tottenham’s Predicted Line-up

With the challenges of missing key players, Tottenham’s predicted starting XI for the match against Liverpool is expected to be as follows:

Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Xavi, Kolo Muani; Richarlison.

Final Thoughts

Tottenham face a tough test as they look to recover and regroup against Liverpool, who are fresh off a successful Premier League campaign. With multiple absentees, the challenge for Spurs will be to remain focused and competitive in this crucial encounter.