Big game for us against one of the most important sides in Klopp's tenure. We've had a lot of pivotal moments against Spurs over the years and this Thursday seems like another one for both teams.
Focusing on us though...do we know what's the story with Henderson?
We know Matip was rested with Spurs in mind.
I think the team will be something like:
Alisson
Trent Matip Fabinho Robertson
Thiago
Henderson Wijnaldum
Salah Firmino Mane
That's a pretty good side that should get a draw at least but a loss shouldn't be a train smash. Their style of play seems perfect to cause us problems in the context of this season. I fear for the joy they're going to get from winning the second ball, only because we don't seem to be contesting at all this season.
Klopp always says it but we really need to be angry and fight in this game and also hop we don't lose our heads to Jose's tactics.
Team vs Spurs
posted on 26/1/21
comment by #Culer (U22564)
posted 35 minutes ago
Hasn't Henderson been dropped?? Saw something about that online earlier, bad performances etc.
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injured.
posted on 26/1/21
comment by *Michael Edwards FC {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} (U2720)
posted 33 minutes ago
I will be really surprised is Spurs park the bus for 90mins. Maybe after a 1-0 lead they retreat but no ways they park the bus for 90mins.
Maybe if the game was at Anfield.
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You clearly have not seen us play. Don't blame you.
posted on 26/1/21
It doesn't matter if it is Liverpool or Fulham, Spurs will setup a low block. Unlike Burnley they have world class players who can hit us on the break so will always be dangerous.
posted on 26/1/21
Op's team if hendo is fit. If not id put shaq in midfield. We know how spurs will play. We know we are going to have loads of the ball. Lets play a guy who has the ability to see and more importantly make a pass in tight spaces.
posted on 26/1/21
If I had to choose my midfield would probably be
Henderson
Wijnaldum Thiago
but Klopp seems to be hitting the pipe too frequently this season.
posted on 26/1/21
The only reason I'm not selecting Jones is because we'll need Wijnaldum's defensive work. Not that Jones hasn't performed well in that role this season either, just Wijnaldum has earned more trust over his longer spells in the team.
posted on 26/1/21
Think the game has 1-1 written all over it. Can see Liverpool having 70% possession. Expect Liverpool to take the lead and have a hatful of chances but Spurs to equalize in the second half when they are forced to open up. Will be interesting to see how Firminho plays (traditionally does well against us) a visit to “doctor Tottenham might be just what he needs ?? The midfield battle between NDombele and Thiago will be very interesting...... both incredibly talented. Expect PEH, Sissoko, Gigi & Henderson to battle it out and it will probably come down to whoever’s forwards are more clinical
posted on 26/1/21
comment by Diamondlights (U20501)
posted 22 minutes ago
Think the game has 1-1 written all over it. Can see Liverpool having 70% possession. Expect Liverpool to take the lead and have a hatful of chances but Spurs to equalize in the second half when they are forced to open up. Will be interesting to see how Firminho plays (traditionally does well against us) a visit to “doctor Tottenham might be just what he needs ?? The midfield battle between NDombele and Thiago will be very interesting...... both incredibly talented. Expect PEH, Sissoko, Gigi & Henderson to battle it out and it will probably come down to whoever’s forwards are more clinical
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Good analysis - agree
posted on 26/1/21
2 will have to sit for us. If Henderson is unfit then wijnaludum need to SIT. this mans actually cover the full backs.
thankfully milner can't play 2 a week so we won't get treated to him playing left or right wing as a midfielder (irrespective of how well he did going forward v utd he left the back door wide open at the back)
thiago and someone to sit and someone to play in front of that and get about the park and press up. thiago hasn't the fitness to go chase about.
jones can do it but he needs to show way more when he gets on the ball. he is playing too safe now and needs to show what he can do positively.
Ox can't do it as he rarely actually shows up i nthe games.
shaqiri hsn't the discipline nor the fitness
its either
henderson thiago
wijnaldum
or
Wijanludm thiago
jones
for me.
On 60 mins thiago must come off imo, put on shaqiri then.
posted on 29/1/21
Like I said...Spurs always helps us in the most pivotal moments. When we're down on our knees we can always count on them. We love you Spurs