Liverpool will aim to clinch the Premier League title when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield on Sunday evening, with even a draw enough to seal the deal. Arne Slot has no new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
The Reds do not have any major injury issues heading into the game, and they will be without Joe Gomez, who is still recovering from his long-term hamstring injury. Meanwhile, during his pre-match press conference, Slot confirmed that Conor Bradley’s game time would be assessed closer to kick-off.
The young defender recently returned from injury, and it remains to be seen whether he is handed a start here. With Trent Alexander-Arnold fit and available, Slot can afford to hand Bradley some rest.
The Liverpool manager said, “That depends of course on the upcoming two sessions, but he was getting closer and closer to 90 minutes. But we are also taking very good care of him because he had two injuries that were similar. Let’s wait and see how he does today and tomorrow if he’s able to play, and if he’s able to play if he can make 90.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold returned from his injury to score a winner against Leicester City last time, and he will be handed a start here. Liverpool are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Tottenham Hotspur, with Alisson Becker in goal.
Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson will start as the full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Ibrahima Konate will form the central defensive partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk.
As for the midfield unit, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will add creativity and control from the double pivot. Dominik Szoboszlai will look to carve out opportunities for his teammates in the final third. Diogo Jota is likely to lead the line for Liverpool against Tottenham, with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo on either side of him. So, Luis Diaz will be a backup option on the bench for the home side.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota
