'Superb' star axed and Rio Ngumoha starts: Liverpool’s predicted XI vs Tottenham - opinion
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Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are set to face off in a Premier League meeting on Sunday, and it’s time for Arne Slot to bring Rio Ngumoha back in.The Reds suffered a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League, and Ngumoha not playing a single minute was questioned.However, he is expected to come straight back into the side this weekend, with the Tottenham meeting a lower-stakes affair. Liverpool’s forwards ALL deserve to be dropped against Spurs 😶 Which three would you go with against a side shipping so many goals?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Andy Robertson and Rio Ngumoha to start for Liverpool vs TottenhamSlot commented on Ngumoha in his pre-match presser, suggesting he is going to play a key role in Liverpool’s next three matches.Given Wednesday’s meeting is a must-win Champions League tie, it seems unlikely the Dutchman will be starting a 17-year-old, even if he has looked like Liverpool’s sharpest attacker in recent matches.However, Tottenham are the most out-of-form team in the Premier League right now and have a lot of injury issues, making this the perfect game for a player of Ngumoha’s talents.The rest of the frontline will likely be made up of Hugo Ekitike and Mohamed Salah.In midfield, Florian Wirtz is likely to be benched after only just coming back from injury, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch at the base.Dominik Szoboszlai has been Liverpool’s best player this season, and even though the second-leg Galatasaray tie is just around the corner, it would be surprising to see the Hungarian given a rare rest. Who is your dream Liverpool manager in 2026/27?
Jurgen Klopp or Xabi Alonso? 🤤 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Justin Setterfield/Jurgen Fromme/Firo Sportphoto On the other hand, Stephen Warnock has called Milos Kerkez ‘superb’ after his improvements in a Liverpool shirt in the last few months.However, the left-back often struggles when he has to play three games in a week, and this is probably the best time to rest him.In turn, Andy Robertson, who was excellent against Wolves in the FA Cup, should come in at left-back.The remainder of the backline will likely remain pretty similar to what we have seen in recent weeks.Liverpool’s predicted XI vs Tottenham – GRV MediaAlisson is included after Slot’s positive injury update, but he’s not 100% guaranteed to start.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox