Tottenham vs. Liverpool: Who has the edge at each position?
Striker
Clearly I expect to see Spurs revert back to their normal lone striker set-up against Liverpool. That means Harry Kane will lead the line against the Liverpool defense.
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On the other end of the pitch, Roberto Firmino will continue to serve as Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice centre forward. It may not be his ideal position, but it’s where he’s playing for now.
The Brazilian is a great leader for Klopp’s high-press, but Kane performs the role equally well for Spurs. Both men contribute tons defensively and should be praised for that aspect of their games.
Kane is just a better offensive striker than Firmino. He’s better at picking out pockets of space with clever movement, and he’s a more clinical finisher. It’s no slight at Firmino, but he just isn’t as good as Harry Kane.