Tottenham Vs Liverpool: Here is how Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Liverpool in the Champions League final.
Tottenham Hotspur will face Liverpool in the Champions League final at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday. The London outfit scripted a historic comeback against Ajax to set up the final clash against the English side in what might prove to be an exhilarating contest. At the other side, Liverpool were simply rampant and blew away Barcelona to progress to the grand finale.
The London side qualified for the first European finals in 57 years in spectacular fashion throughout the tournament. They fought their way out of the group stage which consisted of Barcelona, Inter Milan and PSV. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were too good against Borussia Dortmund in the successive round before edging Manchester City on away goals. They were two goals down against Ajax, but they fought back by finding the back of the net thrice in the second half of the second leg at Amsterdam.
The reminiscent happened for Liverpool en route to Madrid for the finals. They beat the likes of PSG and Napoli to wrestle out the group stages on goals scored. They blew away the German champions Bayern Munich before comfortably beating Porto in the last eight of the competition. They made a spectacular comeback by scoring four past Barcelona – carrying a three-goal deficit to the second leg at Anfield.
It will be a tight encounter as both the sides go head-to-head for the third time in this year.
INJURIES
There were major concerns over Harry Kane and Harry Winks’ fitness. The English duo have trained over the last three days which comes as a huge relief for Mauricio Pochettino. Jan Vertonghen was spotted wearing crutches after the second leg at Ajax, but he has eased that issue. The London side must have full side fit if they do not suffer any blow in the closing stages of the game.
SUSPENSIONS
Spurs do not have any suspensions going into this huge clash.
LIKELY XI
Tottenham Hotspur: Hugo Lloris, Kieran Trippier, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Danny Rose, Harry Winks, Moussa Sissoko, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Heung Min Son, Harry Kane.
