Richarlison starts on the bench as Tottenham confirm their lineup to face Liverpool.
Thomas Frank has named his Tottenham Hotspur side for this evening’s clash with Premier League champions Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Liverpool arrive in north London amid doubts over their title defence, although Arne Slot’s side have shown signs of improvement recently. The Reds are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning two, even if their performances have yet to be fully convincing.
Tottenham also head into the contest under scrutiny, with ongoing debate surrounding Frank’s position. Despite the criticism Ange Postecoglou faced last season, Spurs find themselves in the bottom half of the table as Christmas approaches, increasing the pressure on the current head coach. Frank has acknowledged that his side have struggled to respond well to setbacks and will be keen to see a swift turnaround.
Guglielmo Vicario retains his place in goal despite recent mistakes against Nottingham Forest. In defence, Frank opts for a back four of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence.
The midfield battle is expected to be key, with Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall selected to anchor the centre of the pitch. Further forward, Xavi Simons starts and will combine with Mohammed Kudus in support of Randal Kolo Muani in attack.
Frank also has options available on the bench should he need to change the game, including Richarlison and Mathys Tel.
Tottenham Hotspur lineup vs Liverpool:
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Gray, Bergvall; Simons, Kudus, Kolo Muani.
Substitutes:
Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Tel, Johnson, Odobert, Davies.
