Liverpool recorded back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since September with victory over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday evening. From the moment Xavi Simons was sent-off for a reckless tackle on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in the first-half, Spurs were left with a massive mountain to climb and their resistance was broken early in the second half.
Alexander Isak, brought on at the break, took advantage of a poor pass from Cristian Romero to break the deadlock with a fine finish. However, Isak was not able to celebrate his second Premier League goal of the season as he took a whack from Micky van de Ven while shooting and had to be substituted straight after.
After Randal Kolo Muani had nearly equalised for Spurs, Hugo Ekitike got above Romero to head home a second for Liverpool and score his fifth goal in three league appearances. Richarlison set up a nervy finale, scoring minutes after his introduction but Romero’s dismissal for a second yellow card ended Spurs’ hopes of snatching an unlikely equaliser. Follow Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE back with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium!
Tottenham vs Liverpool latest news
- RED CARD! Romero dismissed as Spurs reduced to nine men
- GOAL! Richarlison pulls one back for Spurs
- GOAL! Ekitike doubles Liverpool's lead
- GOAL! Isak punishes Romero mistake
- RED CARD! Spurs down to ten-men after Simons sent-off
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA performance Tottenham can be proud of. They fought valiantly until the final whistle and were unlucky not to get an equaliser. Shoots of growth for Frank.
FULL-TIME
19:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham 1-2 Liverpool
A breathless second half comes to an end, Liverpool take all three points thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.
Spurs, though, pulled one back through Richarlison and were pushing for an equaliser until Cristian Romero’s sending off ended such hopes.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+10 min: Odobert gets away down the left and his cross is pushed into a dangerous area by Alisson but no Spurs player can take advantage.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+8min: Roberton and Nyoni replace Ekitike and Wirtz.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+7 min: Yellow card for Mac Allister.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+6 min: Porro finds a way through and fires at goal, his effort takes a deflection but Alisson makes the save.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRomero's dismissal will mean little for the outcome of the game, but Spurs are now without two key players heading into next weekend's game against Crystal Palace.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: RED CARD!
Spurs are down to nine-men after Romero hits out at Konate after the foul. Really poor from the Spurs captain.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+2 min: Looks like Romero is going to play up front for the remaining minutes and he wins a free-kick from Konate.
It’s bold!
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNine minutes added time. There is still something for Tottenham to fight for.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: NINE minutes of stoppage time to be played as Alisson punches a Porro free-kick clear.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: The substitute is substituted as Frimpong makes way for Chiesa.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne88 min: Frimpong is bleeding from the mouth and says he has been elbowed by Richarlison.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpurs can sense something now, this game is not dead.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:17 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOff the bench to drag Tottenham back into it. What an impact from Richarlison.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
19:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: CHANCE!
Richarlison is through on goal but is eventually crowded out by Liverpool’s defenders.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool | Richarlison ‘82
19:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: SPURS SCORE!
Richarlison climbs off the bench and scores to offer Spurs hope of a result. Instant impact from the substitute.Poor defending from Virgil van Dijk.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool
19:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Spurs bring on Richarlison, former Everton forward, for Kolo Muani. Final throw of the dice from Thomas Frank.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool
19:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: A crazy stat has just been posted by Sky Sports, Tottenham’s home record since November 2024 is simply appalling.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool
19:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: Konate is shown a yellow card for a foul on Kolo Muani. Feels a bit needless that from the Liverpool defender.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
19:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAll Liverpool now, Tottenham seem to have accepted their fate.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool
19:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Wirtz, free at the back post, hits a chance wide. Flag is up anyway but German should have hit the target.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool
19:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: Double Spurs change.
Gray and Bergvall replaced by Palhinha and Odobert.
Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool
19:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Romero, who was really poor for Ekitike’s goal, has been shown a yellow card for his complaints to the referee.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpurs are not happy but I'm not sure they can have any complaints. Romero has to be stronger.
GOAL! Tottenham 0-2 Liverpool | Hugo Ekitike ‘66
18:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: LIVERPOOL SCORE AGAIN!
Hugo Ekitike doubles Liverpool's lead with a superb header. The Frenchman is on fire at the moment.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSo close to an equaliser for Tottenham.
Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool
18:56 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: CHANCE!
Kolo Muani takes it upon himself to get Spurs back in this and he is close to an equaliser as he effort hits the top of the bar.
Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool
18:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Spurs also made a change in the aftermath of Isak’s goal as Johnson has taken the place of Kudus.
Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool
18:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: In scoring the goal, Alexander Isak was caught late by Micky van de Ven and he requires assistance to be helped off the pitch.
Frimpong makes his return for Liverpool.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe last thing Tottenham needed when down to 10 men was for their captain to make a mistake. It's a really poor pass from Romero and Liverpool lead.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt was only a matter of time and it's that man Isak.
GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Liverpool | Alexander Isak ‘56
18:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: LIVERPOOL LEAD!
It’s a gift from Tottenham as Cristian Romero gives the ball away cheaply and Alexander Isak breaks the deadlock after finishing off Florian Wirtz’s pass.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Sore one for Isak as he his caught by Bentancur high on his knee.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne53 min: Liverpool keep their foot on the gas as Wirtz wins a corner after Ekitike did well to keep an attack alive.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Not a bad start to the half by Spurs. Liverpool have seen a lot of the ball but Vicario has not been tested at all.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne48 min: Liverpool appear to have targeted Tottenham’s right for the focus of their attacks.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Isak is on for Bradley.
46' - One change at the break 🔄
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 20, 2025
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KICK-OFF!
18:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in north London.
Arne Slot has made a change...
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIsak warming up, looks like he might be coming on in the second half.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Premier League have issued a statement regarding the red card shown to Xavi Simons in the red card.
#TOTLIV – 30’ VAR OVERTURN
— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) December 20, 2025
After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of yellow card to Simons and issued a red card for serious foul play.
Referee announcement: “After review, the Tottenham No.7, with studs, catches the Liverpool player [No.4] on the calf…
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNot a great half by any means but let’s start with the biggest talking point, the Xavi Simons red card.
"He's absolutely nowhere near that football!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 20, 2025
Xavi Simons is sent off for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk 🟥 pic.twitter.com/mt3B6SJR6z
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHalf-time and Tottenham have done well to restrict Liverpool. They were the better team before Simons was sent off and have kept the visitors at arm's length since.
A difficult next 45 in store, but some hope for Thomas Frank's side.
HALF-TIME
18:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Goalless at the break but Spurs down to ten-men after Xavi Simons was sent-off for a reckless tackle on Virgil van Dijk.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+3 min: One final Liverpool chance before the break as Mac Allister’s shot is deflected behind for a corner. Szoboszlai’s delivery comes all the way to Wirtz whose effort is blocked.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+2 min: Bradley walking gingerly as he goes off for 30 seconds. It’s so close to half-time, would imagine a decision will be made during the break as to whether he continues.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: Huge concern for Liverpool as Bradley appears to have injured himself while chasing Spence back in that last Tottenham attack.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Spence pinches the ball off Bradley in his own half, powers forward and gets into the box before trying to slip in between Bradley and Jones and then goes down appealing for a penalty.
Nothing given as three minutes of stoppage time is signalled.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: Spurs are getting some joy...from Liverpool corners.
Another break is on the horizon but Bergvall attempts an early pass which is cut out by Bradley with a fine recovery block.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpurs have rallied well since Simons' dismissal.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: From one end to the other in a flash for Spurs, Kudus picks out Porro with a nice switch of play but the defender’s cross for Spence is a touch too strong.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Van Dijk being booed for being on the receiving end of a really poor challenge from Xavi Simons. Makes a lot of sense that...
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Spurs are having to dig in defensively here as Liverpool are looking to make the one-man advantage count.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: Shaky moment for Liverpool as Alisson races off his line to deny Kolo Muani and then Kudus.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Wirtz forces a decent save from Vicario and then nearly wins a corner after some fine wing play. The German has arrived at the party since the red card.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis has changed the whole complexion of the game.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: RED CARD!
After review, Xavi Simons’ yellow card has been changed to red.
Totenham down to ten-men.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt was late and studs up from Simons. A nasty challenge.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: An on-field VAR review has been called, Simons might be off here.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA yellow for Simons, who has a tendency to be a bit reckless in the tackle. One to keep an eye on.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Oh dear, Spurs have the chance to build an attack down the right but Simons, under no pressure whatsoever, passes the ball out of play.
The Dutchman is then shown a yellow card for a rake down Van Dijk’s ankle. It’s a really poor tackle.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
17:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKolo Muani should have done better with that effort. In a game of few chances that was a big one.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: CHANCE! Spence gets up early to set up Kolo Muani in the box but the Frenchman heads the ball straight at Alisson.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Spurs fans getting onto Vicario after he boots the ball out of play. In fairness to the keeper he was under pressure from Szoboszlai and there wasn’t really many other options.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: No goals yet but it was 0-0 at this stage of the corresponding fixture last season and then we had a total of NINE goals...
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpence unlucky to be penalised for a foul there.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne19 min: Spence does really well to hold his frustration and avoid a yellow card after he is penalised for a foul on Bradley just as the pair were entering the box.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBeen a couple of occasions now where Kudus could have been quicker to get the ball out of his feet.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Spurs with a chance to break but Kudus leaves the ball behind. Home side retain possession, Muani chests the ball down to Bentancur who can’t control his volley.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: CHANCE! Szoboszlai picks out Van Dijk from the resulting free-kick but the Liverpool captain heads his effort straight at Vicario. Either side and it’s a goal.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Nervy moment for Spurs as Kerkez is in acres of space at the back post, but his delivery into the box is poor. The pressure will remain though as Kudus concedes a free-kick.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
17:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham have started brightly here. They are trying to feed the ball into Xavi Simons at every opportunity. The Dutchman's touch has let him down, but he is finding space.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne8 min: Not quite the fast opening start that perhaps we were expecting for this fixture. Both sides just feeling each other out just as Ekitike goes down in the box following a coming together with Romero.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Bit of a mess from Liverpool defensively as they fail to deal with a cross into the box, though Bradley does make a fine block to divert Kolo Muani’s effort away from goal.
Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
17:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Ekitike goes down after being fended off by Spence. The Reds forward was caught in the face by the Spurs defender and there is now a delay in the play while the Frenchman receives treatment.
KICK-OFF!
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in north London.
Can Tottenham bounce back from defeat against Nottingham Forest last weekend and make it three home wins on the spin?
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
17:29 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpurs looking for a Christmas miracle here as they eye just their third home league win of the season.
HERE WE GO!
17:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This evening's Premier League fixture gets underway shortly!
Spurs stars must take responsibility
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe problems at Tottenham run deeper than Thomas Frank, writes Sam Tabuteau.
Frank is under increasing pressure and Saturday’s dreadful 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest raised more questions about his future.
But there are also others at Spurs who need to take a good look at themselves in the mirror.
For all the criticism of Frank’s approach, there are bigger issues as a result of the way the club had been run for more than two decades before the Lewis family took control.
As it stands
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea's draw with Newcastle earlier today means Liverpool can draw level on points with the Blues if they beat Tottenham this evening.
Spurs have dropped a couple of places to 11th but can move into the top half of the table with a win.
Kick-off approaching in north London
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Around the grounds
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAn action packed day in the Premier League so far with two more games to follow after this one, including Everton vs Arsenal.
Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley
Brighton 0-0 Sunderland
Man City 3-0 West Ham
Wolves 0-2 Brentford
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMicky van de Ven will be a relieved man.
The Tottenham defender said this week that Alexander Isak, benched by Arne Slot ahead of tonight's game, was the hardest opponent he had ever faced.
Hugo Ekitike will present his own danger, though, having netted four goals in his last two games.
Team news reminder
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Tottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Xavi; Kolo Muani.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Tel, Johnson, Odobert, Davies
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Frimpong, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.
Liverpool in London this season
16:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool's struggles this season are well documented, well off the pace in the Premier League title race and out of the Carabao Cup before the semi-final stage.
Off the Reds' six league defeats, three have come in the captial against Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Brentford - all of which on a Saturday too. Is this a good omen for Tottenham?
It should be pointed out that Liverpool did win on their last visit to London, beating West Ham 2-0 just under three weeks ago.
How David Raya experience can help Guglielmo Vicario improve
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank hopes he can draw on his experience working with David Raya as he looks to help Guglielmo Vicario overcome his mistake-ridden performance against Nottingham Forest.
Vicario was twice at fault as Spurs fell to a 3-0 defeat away to Forest last weekend - playing Archie Gray into trouble on the edge of his own area before misjudging a pass from Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The Italian last month gifted Harry Wilson a goal during Spurs’ 2-1 loss to Fulham, and despite coming to his side’s rescue on a number of occasions this season, questions have been raised about whether Vicario, who signed from Empoli in 2023, is the long-term answer in goal.
Liverpool changes
16:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust the one change for Liverpool this evening as Conor Bradley returns from suspension to replace the injured Joe Gomez at right-back.
The big news for the Reds is that Dominik Szoboszlai is fit enough to start, while Alexander Isak is named on the bench as Hugo Ekitike leads the line once again.
Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSam Tabuteau is in position for us at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is looking forward to this evening’s Premier League clash.
🗣 "Thomas Frank has kept his faith in the teenager who starts his fourth successive game in all competitions."@tabuteauS gives his thoughts on the Tottenham team news as Archie Gray keeps his place against Liverpool.
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Sam Tabuteau at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOne change and a show of faith in Archie Gray following his mistake against Nottingham Forest. He starts his fourth game in a row in all competitions.
Richarlison drops to the bench as Spurs opt not to name an out-and-out striker.
Liverpool team in full
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Isak, Chiesa, Robertson, Frimpong, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.
Tottenham team in full
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Xavi; Kolo Muani.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Palhinha, Richarlison, Tel, Johnson, Odobert, Davies.
CONFIRMED LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd lining up for the away side...
The Reds to take on Tottenham ✊🔴 #TOTLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 20, 2025
CONFIRMED TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWS
16:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Tottenham team Thomas Frank has selected for this evening's Premier League fixture...
How we line up to face Liverpool ✊
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Tottenham vs Liverpool live - team news imminent
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced within the next five minutes.
Stay tuned...
Frank makes Johnson admission
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank has said he would understand if Brennan Johnson had thought about leaving Tottenham in January.
Johnson, who scored the winning goal in last season’s Europa League final, has struggled for game time since Frank arrived at the club in June.
It is understood that Spurs are willing to listen to offers for the winger in January.
Frank wants to keep Johnson at the club beyond January, but he acknowledged that it would be unrealistic to assume that any player in his position would not be assessing his options.
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Salah apology
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMohamed Salah personally apologised to his Liverpool team-mates after lashing out at the club in a bombshell interview, Curtis Jones has revealed.
After starting a third consecutive match on the bench as Liverpool drew 3-3 with Leeds earlier this month, Salah told the press that he felt the club had thrown him under the bus for recent results, adding that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had crumbled and suggesting he could leave the club in January.
He was subsequently dropped for the Reds’ trip to face Inter Milan in the Champions League before being reinstated for that weekend’s Premier League clash with Brighton.
He came off the bench in that match, assisting Hugo Ekitike as Liverpool won 2-0.
Jones has now revealed that Salah took it upon himself to apologise for inviting such heavy media scrutiny around the club.
Frank issues Solanke update
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDominic Solanke has not played since August due to a recurring ankle injury.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Thomas Frank said he was looking forward to naming Solanke in a matchday squad, and added that he was progressing towards a return to action.
“Everyone is doing fine. Last game, I think it's the same players available,” Frank said.
“No one new is available
"I'm looking forward to naming him (Solanke) in the squad. He is progressing forward."
Predicted Liverpool XI
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIf Dominik Szoboszlai successfully passes a late fitness test then Arne Slot could be tempted to stick with the same front four that started the win over Brighton, meaning Hugo Ekitike gets the nod over Alexander Isak.
Florian Wirtz is expected to continue on the left with Cody Gakpo still out injured. Mohamed Salah is unavailable having joined up with Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Slot will be forced into one change at the back as Joe Gomez has been ruled out with a muscular injury he sustained against the Seagulls last weekend.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Predicted Tottenham XI
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere could be a change in midfield for Tottenham this evening, with Thomas Frank potentially opting to bring Joao Palhinha in ahead of Archie Gray, who was at fault for Nottingham Forest’s opening goal last weekend.
However, the front four could be unchanged with Xavi Simons trusted to start a big game for once.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Xavi, Kolo Muani; Richarlison
Frank has chance to flip Spurs narrative again in huge Liverpool test
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWarped expectations have prevented Tottenham from facing up to the reality of their situation.
This is a club in a deep malaise, one that predates Thomas Frank, and one that will take time to fix - as per the Dane’s assertions.
Micky van de Ven, speaking to the Overlap this week, was never going to downplay Tottenham’s aspirations for the season, but in harbouring dreams of Champions League qualification, he touched on a crucial point of contention.
The expectation for Tottenham each year is to qualify for the Champions League, yet not since the 2021/22 season have they finished inside the top four. That is four seasons and four managers ago, counting Ryan Mason’s brief stint.
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