Liverpool XI v Tottenham (4-3-3) : Darwin Nunez decision made as £35m man drops out…

The decision concerning Darwin Nunez has been made, with the £35 million acquisition missing out: Liverpool’s expected team against Tottenham.

Liverpool is set to aim for a victory that would secure their position at the top of the Premier League as they face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The Reds have generally performed well this season; however, two consecutive draws in the league have allowed Chelsea to close the gap significantly.

Liverpool will encounter a Tottenham team that is known for its unpredictability, capable of delivering impressive performances, yet currently struggling with defensive issues.

TBR Football examines the potential starting lineup that Arne Slot might choose for Liverpool’s match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Team News for Liverpool vs. Tottenham

The injury and suspension situation for Liverpool has improved, with only Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley ruled out for the North London trip.

Andrew Robertson is back in contention after serving a one-match suspension during the Carabao Cup match against Southampton earlier this week.

Federico Chiesa and Kostas Tsimikas are also available again, having returned as substitutes on Wednesday night following their recent injuries.

Darwin Nunez is expected to retain his place in the starting XI, while Cody Gakpo is likely to miss out.

Slot is anticipated to bring Alisson Becker back into goal, replacing Caoimhin Kelleher, who played in the Carabao Cup.

The Liverpool manager will probably maintain the same defensive lineup that faced Fulham, consisting of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, and Robertson.

Alexis Mac Allister may start again after being substituted in the previous match, and he should be fully fit following consecutive suspensions.

Ryan Gravenberch is also expected to be in the starting lineup, while the decision between Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai presents a challenging choice.

Jones might receive the starting nod in midfield by a narrow margin, having featured in all three matches leading up to the cup game.

In terms of the attacking lineup, Slot may choose to position Luis Diaz on the left flank, Darwin Nunez as the central striker, and Mohamed Salah on the right side.

Having found the net in midweek, Nunez could be given the opportunity to enhance both his confidence and goal tally against a makeshift Tottenham defense.

Cody Gakpo would be omitted from the starting lineup, although the £35 million player might be utilized from the bench as the match progresses.

An engaging match appears likely, with Slot commending Ange Postecoglou’s approach to the game and asserting that the notion of “too attacking football” should not be criticized.

Liverpool’s anticipated starting XI against Tottenham: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.