A number of key duels will occur in the Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool match in the English Premier League on Sunday (12/1).
The battle of the main players can be a decisive victory in the match later.
Host Tottenham will not be strengthened mainstay striker Harry Kane because of injury. However, The Lilywhites can still play Son Heung Min to threaten Liverpool’s defense.
Meanwhile, Liverpool came to London in full force. The Reds want to extend an unbeaten report card this season while keeping the championship opportunities at the end of the season.
Here are five key duels that can occur in a Tottenham v Liverpool match:
Son Heung Min vs Virgil van Dijk
Son has no neat report card against Liverpool. In 8 meetings in all competitions, Son broke the Reds goal once. The only goal was created when Virgil van Dijk has not.
Now Son has a big challenge. Son needs to pass Van Dijk’s first before breaking into the Liverpool goal and giving positive results to Tottenham.
Dele Alli vs Jordan Henderson
Dele Alli could be Tottenham’s secret weapon. By playing as an attacking midfielder, Alli has many opportunities to occupy an empty position in the opponent’s penalty box.
In this case the role of Jordan Henderson is needed. Henderson can help the back line in guarding Alli’s movements.
Lucas Moura vs Trent Alexander-Arnold
Lucas Moura has an explosive movement as a winger. Four goals scored by Moura in the Premier League this season.
However, Moura will face the speed of Trent Alexander-Arnold who plays at right-back. Moura also needs to help the defense because Alexander-Arnold has the ability to attack.
Jan Vertonghen vs. Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah will be one of Liverpool’s mainstays in scoring goals. But Salah will also get guard from Jan Vertonghen.
In addition to speed, Salah ability to finish, key passes, and breakthrough passes need to be observed by Vertonghen if he does not want Tottenham to concede a goal.
Serge Aurier vs Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane has 11 goals in the Premier League, a record that needs to be watched by Serge Aurier. Because before scoring a goal, Mane will pass the Aurier playing area.
Aurier must be able to adjust to the speed possessed by Mane. Including the playing style of the 2019 African Footballer of the Year who likes to cut inside or bend inside before firing.
