{"id":535831,"date":"2019-10-25T16:19:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T20:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=535831"},"modified":"2019-10-25T16:21:32","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T20:21:32","slug":"alex-oxlade-chamberlain-hoping-for-spurs-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/10\/25\/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-hoping-for-spurs-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Hoping for Spurs Start"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool<\/a> will be hoping for a return to winning form in the Premier League<\/a> following a disappointing draw against Manchester United<\/a> last weekend. They should be full with confidence, though, following their 4-1 victory over Genk in the Champions League<\/a>. One player who should be filled with confidence is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain<\/a> following his two goals against the Belgian side.<\/p>\n

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Hoping for Start Against Tottenham<\/h2>\n

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Hoping to Replicate Goal-scoring Form<\/h3>\n

Jurgen Klopp experimented with his midfield in midweek, with Naby Keita<\/a> and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain coming into the side. The latter scored twice, boosting his chances of a start in this fixture. His all-round performance was also impressive, meaning that he should start against Tottenham Hotspur.<\/a><\/p>\n

This leaves two more slots in midfield with several players hoping to start. Fabinho’s importance to the side in the defensive midfield role means that he should feature; the opportunity to rest him will come in the Carabao Cup next week. Jordan Henderson<\/a> and Georginio Wijnaldum<\/a> will both be hoping to return to the side following a rest in Europe. Meanwhile, Adam Lallana<\/a>‘s standing in the squad has been boosted following his late equaliser against Manchester United last week, with James Milner<\/a>\u00a0also an option.<\/p>\n

First-Choice Defence to Return<\/h2>\n

The midweek\u00a0<\/strong>clash against Genk also saw an unfamiliar defence take to the field, with James Milner and Dejan Lovren<\/a> slotting in at right-back and centre-back respectively.<\/p>\n

The weekend’s game should see Joel Matip<\/a> and Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> return to their usual spots with Klopp describing them as “fine.” Virgil van Dijk<\/a> and Andrew Robertson<\/a> should also retain their places in the side. Alisson Becker will continue in goal behind them whilst Adrian will continue to deputize.<\/p>\n

We’ve Got Salah, aha, Mane Mane<\/h2>\n

It was disappointing to see Mohamed Salah<\/a> not passed fit to face Manchester United last week, though he grabbed himself a goal and assist in midweek. He will be hoping to replicate that form in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Sadio Mane<\/a> also scored a goal and recorded an assist against Genk. Both he and Salah will start on the wings, with Roberto Firmino<\/a> accompanying them up top. Divock Origi<\/a> disappointed against Manchester United though remains a squad option while Xherdan Shaqiri<\/a> is still injured.<\/p>\n

Predicted XI: Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Georginio Wijnaldum, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah<\/p>\n

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