December 22nd 2024.
After serving a one-match suspension for his red card against Fulham, Andy Robertson is back in the lineup for Liverpool. The team is expected to make some major changes from their recent Carabao Cup win over Southampton as they prepare to face Tottenham in the Premier League today.
Manager Arne Slot's side bounced back with a 2-1 victory over a managerless Southampton on Wednesday, securing their spot in the final four of the league cup. With that win behind them, their focus now shifts back to the league as they travel to London for a crucial match against Tottenham.
If Chelsea manages to beat Everton earlier on Sunday, Liverpool will start their fixture in second place. As a result, Slot is likely to bring back his strongest starting XI in hopes of securing the top spot for Christmas. Key players like Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch, Virgil van Dijk, and Alisson were given a rest in the previous game, but they are all expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday.
In addition to the return of Robertson, the team is also boosted by the comeback of Kostas Tsimikas, who provides competition for Robertson at the left-back position. However, Slot may be cautious about starting the Greek international so soon after his return from injury.
There is also a possibility of Diogo Jota earning a spot in the starting lineup, as he has been pushing for more playing time. Federico Chiesa, who recently made his first senior appearance for Liverpool after signing in the summer, may not be rushed back into action just yet.
After the win against Southampton, Slot commented, "I saw ups and downs. I saw some really good moments and I saw some moments where I felt like, 'Okay, you can do better than this.' But that's completely normal for a player who has been out for so long and is playing his first game in five or six months."
In terms of injuries, Liverpool's Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate are still sidelined with longer-term problems. As for Tottenham, they are also dealing with injuries to key players like Richarlison, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven, who are not expected to return until the New Year.
However, there is some good news for Tottenham as Mikey Moore has returned to training after recovering from a lengthy virus, and Destiny Udogie is also expected to be available for Sunday's match after being taken off during last weekend's win against Southampton.
With that in mind, here is the predicted starting lineup for Liverpool against Tottenham: Allison, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo.
For those wondering where to watch the game, Tottenham vs Liverpool kicks off at 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 22. The match will be broadcasted on Sky Sports, and viewers can also tune in via Sky Go and NowTV.
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