4 Liverpool players could earn surprise call-up vs Tottenham after training hint

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCFour Liverpool players could be in line for unexpected call-ups against Tottenham after recent training hints, with changes potentially on the cards ahead of a busy periodArne Slot could call up four academy players to the squad against Tottenham(Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)Four academy players could feature in the squad against Tottenham after joining the first-team in a training session on Friday.With Mohamed Salah away at AFCON and injuries to Cody Gakpo, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni, opportunities have opened up for several of Liverpool’s younger players to step into the first-team picture.Calvin Ramsay, Wellity Lucky, Kieran Morrison and Tommy Pilling were all involved in Friday’s training session at Kirkby before the squad travelled to London later that day. Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha also trained as expected, while Stefan Bajcetic was seen working individually, splitting his time between the gym and light work on the pitches away from the main group.READ MORE: Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE: Team news, build-up, how to watch, TV channelREAD MORE: Alan Shearer disagrees with Paul Merson on Tottenham vs Liverpool predictionWith Liverpool depleted by absences in recent weeks, players such as Lucky and Ramsay have already been named on the bench in Premier League fixtures.Against Tottenham, there is also a chance that Pilling could be included among the substitutes, which would mark the technically gifted midfielder’s first appearance on a league matchday bench.With Jeremie Frimpong set to return to Arne Slot's side after recovering from a muscle injury, it would mean Liverpool already has two right-backs available in the squad, potentially reducing the need for the inclusion of Ramsay.This could open up a spot for either Pilling or Morrison, both highly talented.

Morrison is the more attack-minded of the two and, unlike Pilling, has already made his debut earlier this season against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.Kieran Morrison or Tommy Pilling could be named in Arne Slot's squad to face TottenhamSlot may still choose to name just eight substitutes, a move that is not without precedent. With no under-21 fixtures scheduled this weekend, they wouldn’t be missing out on playing elsewhere.Alternatively, Liverpool could opt to include both backup goalkeepers, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman, on the bench, which would leave no space for Pilling or Morrison.Liverpool will be without Joe Gomez but Dominik Szoboszlai is set to be available.

Szoboszlai, who limped off during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton last weekend, underwent a scan this week that suggests his injury is not as serious as initially feared.The Reds currently sit 10 points behind league leaders Arsenal, though the table remains tightly packed given the season’s ups and downs. With three games remaining before the halfway mark, every team has already dropped more points than the gap between first and seventh place, including eighth-placed Sunderland.