Liverpool vs. Tottenham.
Liverpool come off a win at Wolves with a break and some momentum leading up to facing Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. The return fixture will hopefully be a tad bit better than the match in September at White Hart Lane where Liverpool were completely demolished everywhere on the pitch. The match looks bright, but Tottenham are still trying to make a title run and won’t go down without a fight.
Who will start for Liverpool?
Reina
Johnson–Skrtel–Agger–Enrique
Spearing–Gerrard
Henderson
Kuyt–Bellamy
Carroll
Reina is in net unless he picks up a magical knock overnight. Skrtel and Agger should man the middle against a Spurs side that could be missing Emmanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart. Enrique will probably be on the left and Johnson on the right, but don’t be surprised if Kelly is included.
The midfield should include the likes of Spearing, Gerrard and Henderson. Adam is also a choice. Spearing will probably play in the holding position while Gerrard is between Henderson and Spearing, but Henderson will probably be more advanced.
The attack is going to be the toughest thing to decide. With Suarez back after his suspension, he is available to be chosen. But is he? Carroll is coming off a man of the match performance while Bellamy has been Liverpool’s best player this past month and Kuyt is reaching his hot streak. These three could keep Suarez on the sideline, especially if he is deemed as not being totally match fit. This attack isn’t a bad choice either. I think I can almost guarentee a Kuyt inclusion because of his work-rate against the speed Tottenham have in midfield and the wings.
How can Liverpool win?
Liverpool are going to have to stop Tottenham’s big name players. With Adebayor, Walker, van der Vaart, Lennon and Defoe all being doubtful, Liverpool have every chance to pounce on this opportunity. Modric is easily one of the best midfielders in the league now and Gareth Bale has been on stunning form all year, this leaves no easy task for Liverpool. Spearing could man-mark Modric out of the match, but Bale’s new roaming role has been too strong for too many teams. Liverpool have been solid on defense all year and if Adebayor, van der Vaart, Lennon and Defoe are gone, then we have every right to win the match.
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