{"id":639291,"date":"2024-05-02T10:50:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=639291"},"modified":"2024-05-02T10:57:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:57:06","slug":"liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs-tottenham-hotspur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/05\/02\/liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs-tottenham-hotspur\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur: &#8216;Magic&#8217; Forward Returns to the Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur on May 5 as the Lilywhites continue their bid for the top four. The match takes place at Anfield Stadium. This is our Liverpool predicted lineup.<\/p>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;180457&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur in Super Sunday Matchup<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Again, he is defying belief with saves!&quot; \ud83e\udde4<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Alissonbecker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AlissonBecker<\/a> has been nominated for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@PremierLeague<\/a> Save of the Month for April! \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SHPjy0U0bh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/SHPjy0U0bh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LFC\/status\/1786017805126558156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently<\/h3>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-52\">\n<p>Alisson Becker has started in goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson as the full-backs. Virgil van Dijk is a constant in defence but has paired with either Ibrahima Konate or Jarell Quansah at centre-back.<\/p>\n<p>Wataru Endo is the defensive midfielder with Alexis Mac Allister almost always joining him. Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai have all rotated in the midfield.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/04\/28\/five-things-learnt-liverpool-west-ham\/\" target=\"_self\">Five Things We Learnt From Liverpool Drawing To West Ham Including A Huge Defensive Weakness<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Luis Diaz is the left-winger. Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah started on the bench last match, replaced by Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott. We expect the <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@stephenblackford561\/the-chaos-magic-of-darwin-n%C3%BA%C3%B1ez-strikes-again-109cd3051300\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;magic&#8221;<\/a> striker to start this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-52\">\n<h3>Liverpool&#8217;s Recent Form and Tactics Ahead of Tottenham Clash<\/h3>\n<p>A 2-2 draw at West Ham makes it just two wins in their last seven matches.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to their entire season, Liverpool had a lot of the ball and failed to capitalise on it. 71% of possession belonged to the Reds, and they had 28 shots. A common theme this term continued as big chances (2) were missed. A match total of 1.69 expected goals were wasted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/04\/26\/liverpool-set-to-appoint-tactical-vanguard\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Here We Go\u2019: Liverpool Set To Appoint \u2018Tactical Vanguard\u2019 Manager In \u20ac15m Transfer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Diaz had a strong game, getting into great positions on the left-hand side &#8211; taking three shots from almost identical spots just inside the box. The Columbian was most important as a playmaker, creating an incredible seven chances.<\/p>\n<p>Jurgen Klopp&#8217;s side conceded twice from crosses, including a Jarrod Bowen header from the penalty spot in a position which he should not have been given such a good chance from. This makes it three goals from set-pieces conceded in the last two matches.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the fact that the home side has nothing to play for, Spurs will surely be hopeful of their chances this weekend given Liverpool&#8217;s recent form.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"0yjOud6OSzttu0IiPDmrHA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2150481219\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0yjOud6OSzttu0IiPDmrHA',sig:'u9QcJJ30XBPZ5apkSadE-_j8GNxa4xrHOiGN2bvHvGQ=',w:'594px',h:'341px',items:'2150481219',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool Injuries to Consider Ahead of Tottenham Match<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest absentee is surely Diogo Jota who would make a huge difference to the quality of finishing in this side. The Portuguese is &#8220;progressing well&#8221; but it will &#8220;take time&#8221;. On April 26, Klopp <a href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/liverpool-injury-diogo-jota-conor-172538422.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">revealed<\/a> that both Jota and Conor Bradley &#8220;will start training in the next few days&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/04\/25\/liverpool-willian-pacho-priority-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Conversations Took Place\u2019: Liverpool Discover Transfer Price For Bundesliga Defender With \u2018World-Class Potential\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara will be out for the season. Stefan Bajcetic is playing for the U21s to build his fitness.<\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n<p>GK: Alisson Becker<\/p>\n<p>LB: Andy Robertson<\/p>\n<p>CB: Virgil van Dijk<\/p>\n<p>CB: Ibrahima Konate<\/p>\n<p>RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/p>\n<p>CM: Ryan Gravenberch<\/p>\n<p>DM: Wataru Endo<\/p>\n<p>CM: Alexis Mac Allister<\/p>\n<p>LW: Luis Diaz<\/p>\n<p>ST: Darwin Nunez<\/p>\n<p>RW: Mohamed Salah<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur on May 5 as the Lilywhites continue their bid for the top four. The match takes place at Anfield Stadium. This is our Liverpool predicted lineup. 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