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 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool is closed down by Calum Chambers of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Left Attacking Midfielder

Liverpool fans are over the moon about the way Sadio Mane has already impacted their squad. The former Southampton star looks like a perfect fit for Klopp’s high tempo system.

On the opposite side, Tottenham will hope to get Dele Alli back after illness forced him to be a substitute last week. He burst onto the Premier League scene last year with a truly amazing year. He’s got world-class potential.

This should be one of the better battles on the pitch. Both men are counted on to be catalysts for their clubs’ attacks. If either man can be silenced by their opponent, it could spell trouble for their club.

As much as I admire Alli’s skill, he might be a little tired from the Euros too. That’s why Liverpool and Mane get a slight edge in this battle.

Edge: Liverpool

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