The team sheets are in for a pivotal Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both managers unveiling their selected sides. The confirmed lineups show a mix of established stars and fresh talent set to take the field.
Confirmed Starting Elevens
Tottenham Hotspur will line up with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. The defensive four consists of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Djed Spence. The midfield trio features Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Lucas Bergvall. The attacking line is led by Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani, and Xavi Simons.
Liverpool start with Alisson Becker between the posts. The back line is Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez. The engine room comprises Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Curtis Jones. The forward three are Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz.
Notable Squad Depth and Substitutes
The benches for both sides highlight significant strength in depth and potential game-changers. Tottenham's substitutes include goalkeepers Brandon Kinsky and defenders Radu Dragusin, Kevin Danso, and Ben Davies. Midfield options are Joao Palhinha, while attacking reinforcements feature Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Brennan Johnson, and Wilson Odobert.
Liverpool's substitute list is equally formidable, featuring goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Attacking talents on the bench include Alexander Isak and Federico Chiesa. Defensive cover comes from Andy Robertson and Jeremie Frimpong, with young prospects like Trey Nyoni, Calvin Ramsay, Michael Ngumoha, and Lucky also named.
Tactical Implications and Key Battles
The selected lineups suggest both managers are aiming for a proactive, attacking style of play. Tottenham's inclusion of the creative trio of Kudus, Simons, and Kolo Muani points to a fluid front line. Liverpool's midfield, blending the experience of Mac Allister with the energy of Jones and Gravenberch, will be crucial in dictating the tempo.
A key battle will be in the wide areas, where Tottenham's Porro and Spence will look to contain Liverpool's threat from Szoboszlai and Wirtz. The central duel between Romero and Van de Ven against Ekitike will also be vital. The depth on both benches means the match could be decided by impactful substitutions in the latter stages.
