Tottenham v Liverpool live: Premier League team news and line-ups as Reds sweat on Szoboszlai’s fitness – UK Times

Thomas Frank is steadfast in his belief that he can fix Tottenham if given time and has no doubts about the buy-in of his current squad.

Asked if buy-in had been difficult, Frank replied: “No, I think it has been a good buy-in. You could say that from the beginning of the season we started quite well without being sensational.

“I thought we were very good in some games and good in other games. And then, like in every season, you have some setbacks and spells where it is maybe not going the right way.

“But I don’t see anything that they are not with me or going in the same direction.”

Arne Slot revealed Dominik Szoboszlai could be available for Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham.

The versatile Szoboszlai, who has been Liverpool’s standout player in a troubled season for the champions, had played every minute in the Premier League this season until suffering a knock in the closing stages of last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.

Liverpool had a rare free midweek, due to their early exit from the Carabao Cup, and Slot said that Szoboszlai returned to training on Thursday and could be in contention to feature at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Slot said on Friday: “It completely depends on how well he does today and then we speak to the player and the medical staff. If the player feels comfortable and does all the things he needs to do, then he will start. Dom would be a starter tomorrow if he’s completely fit.”

Liverpool will be without Mohamed Salah, as well as Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong. Conor Bradley returns from suspension but Dominik Szoboszlai is a doubt.

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Wirtz; Isak, Ekitike

Pape Sarr has gone to the Africa Cup of Nations while Thomas Frank continues to deal with a lengthy injury list that includes James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

Tottenham XI: Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Spence; Bentancur, Gray, Simons; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert

The match kicks off at 5:30pm on Saturday 20 December at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting from 5pm.

Liverpool face a test of their recent resurgence as they visit a Tottenham side desperate for a result in the Premier League to ease the pressure on Thomas Frank.

Spurs were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest last weekend, in what was a potentially damaging blow after back-to-back wins over Brentford and Slavia Prague.

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 last Saturday in Mohamed Salah’s last game before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations, with Arne Slot’s side showing signs of steadying the ship.

After a dismal run of results, Liverpool have won back-to-back games and are unbeaten in five matches – while Hugo Ekitike has come into form with four goals in his last two league appearances.