Tottenham vs. Liverpool: Who has the edge at each position?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool and Mauricio Pochettino Manager of Tottenham Hotspur look on during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 2, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur takes the ball past Pape N’Diaye Souaré of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Right Attacking Midfielder

Pochettino will be forced to deal with his former star Adam Lallana on Saturday. Much like Dejan Lovren, Lallana has struggled to really live up to his price tag after moving from Southampton to Liverpool.

The good news for Liverpool fans is that Lallana seems to have picked up his play since Klopp’s arrival. He may never become the star many of the Anfield faithful hoped he would, but he’s comfortably an above average Premier League starter.

His Tottenham counterpart, Erik Lamela, is the player many Spurs fans believe is poised to have a breakout year. I even think he has a better than average chance of leading the club in scoring. He’s got that type of ability.

More important than his skill on the ball, Lamela’s work rate differentiates him from the competition. That’s why he gets the edge over Lallana in this key matchup.

Edge: Tottenham

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