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Tottenham team news vs Liverpool: Predicted line up – Tactical switch as injuries mount
TOTTENHAM manager Mauricio Pochettino is without some key midfield stars ahead of Spurs' clash with Liverpool this afternoon (4.30pm).
Liverpool vs Tottenham: Premier League match preview
Spurs may be forced to shuffle their pack due to several injuries ahead of today’s trip to Anfield.
Harry Winks and Eric Dier are both ruled out while Serge Aurier is another first-team player on the treatment table.
Therefore, Pochettino may be tempted to deploy a back five and start Christian Eriksen in a deeper role than usual to ensure balance in his side.
When asked about Dier’s injury, the Tottenham boss said: "It's not a big issue but he needs to recover from the problem he suffered against the Czech Republic with the national team.
“Him and Harry Winks and Serge Aurier are going to be out for the weekend.
“We're going to assess [Dier] day by day but it's not going to be long I don't believe.
“Winks, the same, similar, after Dortmund he felt it again and the same. We don't know. We need to assess him.
“Some days he improves a lot, other days he drops a little bit. Hope that both will be available as soon as possible.”
Moussa Sissoko has been an unsung hero for Tottenham this season and is sure to start while Victor Wanyama is in contention to feature if Pochettino packs the midfield.
However, a five-man defence would see the Kenyan drop to the bench with Davinson Sanchez coming in to support Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen.
Kieran Trippier is a guaranteed starter with Aurier out while Danny Rose has emerged as first-choice at left-back over Ben Davies.
Dele Alli and Son Heung-min will look to support Harry Kane in attack while Erik Lamela and Lucas Moura offer alternatives for Pochettino.
Jurgen Klopp expecting a ‘strong’ Tottenham ahead of clash
Tottenham Hotspur predicted line-up vs Liverpool – Premier League
(3-4-2-1): Lloris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Trippier, Sissoko, Eriksen, Rose; Alli, Son; Kane