Liverpool goes in search of a first league win in three games today .
Reds fans will need no reminding of what happened , and side will be looking to make amends this time around as they aim to secure top spot in the Premier League at Christmas.
They could drop down to second ahead of kick-off, with Chelsea taking on Everton earlier in the day, although Liverpool will need to stay focused on their own job as they look to further their title credentials - although they look to have a new concern ahead of kick-off.
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could be a doubt . The Netherlands international looked to be missing alongside , and the injured and .
Hopefully that was just a precaution after Gakpo played in the Carabao Cup win at Southampton, although his absence was enough to suggest he might not start today. Slot will therefore have a big decision to make in attack.
If Gakpo is indeed out, then and should start on either flank, leaving and to fight it out for the No.9 spot. Whether it’s too early to throw the latter in so soon after his return from the injury is an obvious concern, but he does look to be Slot’s first-choice up front, so he gets the nod from us.
returns in goal after deputized in midweek, while , and continue in defense, where the big question is who starts at left-back? is back from suspension, while returned from injury during the week - considering the Greek international only came off the bench at Southampton, it might be too early for him to start just yet, so Robertson returns to the side.
There’s another big decision to make in midfield. surely starts, but alongside who?
With back after his recent suspensions, you’d expect him to line up in the engine room, leaving and to fight it out for the advanced role. The latter just edges it here, although we wouldn’t be at all surprised if Jones gets the nod.
Predicted Liverpool line-up vs Tottenham: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Alliser; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.