Anfield Watch
·4 May 2024
Anfield Watch
·4 May 2024
As the Premier League draws to a close, Tottenham face a critical fixture vs Liverpool at Anfield 0n Sunday, with both teams looking to finish the campaign strongly.
While for the Reds the Premier League title in Jurgen Klopp's 'Last Dance' now appears to be out of reach, Ange Postecoglou's visitors are also staring disappointment in the face after a season which had promised so much.
A 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Thursday night leaves Spurs seven points off the crucial top four Champions League spots for next season. They do have a game in hand on fourth-placed Aston Villa, but with only four games remaining their biggest goal of all is almost out of reach. This really is last chance saloon.
Here's everything you need to know about how the London side could line up on Sunday, May 5, 2024 (1630 BST).
Football - 2023 / 2024 Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - Saturday 30th September 2023 Liverpool s Luis Diaz holds off the challenge from Tottenham Hotspur s Cristian Romero. COLORSPORT / Ashley Western.
Under the management of Postecoglou, Spurs have shown a preference for flexible formations, adjusting based on available personnel and tactical needs.
Given the stakes of the upcoming match and their recent performances, Spurs are expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation against the Reds at Anfield.
This setup aims to provide defensive stability while allowing room for creative freedom upfront, crucial for Spurs if they're hoping to break down Liverpool's defence.
MADRID, SPAIN - SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring his sides first goal from the penalty spot to make the score 0-1 during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Estadio Metropolitano.
Given injury concerns and recent form, Postecoglou is likely to make some strategic changes to his starting lineup. Here's the predicted XI for Anfield on Sunday:
This lineup reflects a blend of defensive resilience and attacking potential, with Heung-Min Son leading the charge up front, supported by a dynamic midfield trio capable of creating chances.