Liverpool's Unrelenting Pursuit of Quadruple Set to Be Tested by Tottenham at Anfield

Liverpool's Unrelenting Pursuit of Quadruple Set to Be Tested by Tottenham at Anfield

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Liverpool remain on the hunt for the quadruple and they welcome Tottenham at Anfield on Saturday, May 7
  • Klopp will have to find a balance within his squad, with his side set to play six games across different competitions between now and the end of the season
  • A win for Liverpool will see them go top of the table, at least temporarily at the expense of Manchester City

Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Saturday, May 7 as their unrelenting quest for a quadruple continues.

As the season meanders to a close, both sides go into the game needing three points for completely different reasons.

For Jurgen Klopp’s side, they want to sneak back into the top of the Premier League with a win at the expnse of a wounded Manchester City, who recently slumped out of the Champions League.

Antonio Conte, Jurgen Klopp.
Antonio Conte has managed two successive 1-1 draws in his last two visits to Anfield. Photo: Getty.
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Tottenham also need the three points to further their top four ambitions, and a win will help them climb above Arsenal, at least temporarily.

Match preview

Liverpool go into the game as the in-form team of Europe, having lost only once in 29 outings this year.

The Reds are also quite formidable at home, having gone on a 21-game unbeaten run, and winning with an aggregate score line of 52-9 across those fixtures.

With that in mind, it is also kind to note that Antonio Conte is not used to defeat at Anfield, and has clawed 1-1 draws twice during his two previous visits to the stadium.

Matches are fast running out, and there is little margin for error for both sides.

Team News, Liverpool

Luckily for Jurgen Klopp, his side came from the trip to Villareal with no fresh injury concerns.

As it stands, Roberto Firmino remains the only major doubt for the clash, but Liverpool still have a healthy string of attacking talent to choose from.

Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane are almost certain to lead the attack, but the question will be who will join them in the front three between Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

Klopp will however have to strike a delicate balance in his squad, as Liverpool have another game in hand against Aston Villa on Thursday, before their FA Cup final against Chelsea next Saturday.

The gaffer is likely to tinker his midfield, with Jordan Henderson likely to be called up for the Tottenham game.

Here is Liverpool’s possible starting XI against Tottenham:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz

Team News, Tottenham

Antonio Conte’s side also has no fresh injury concerns, although they do not have as much squad options as Liverpool.

In defence, the trio of Matt Doherty, Sergio Reguilon and Japhet Tanganga all remain sidelined, and so is Oliver Skipp, who is out for the remainder of the season.

Dejan Kulusevski, who has been a revelation at Tottenham, missed the Leicester City game but is likely to make a comeback to the squad.

Here is Tottenham Hotspur’s predicted line up to start against Liverpool:

Lloris; Romero, Dier, Davies; Emerson, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Sessegnon; Kulusevski, Kane, Son

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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