Tottenham vs Liverpool: Projected Reds XI against Spurs

BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Joel Matip of Liverpool during the EFL Cup match between Burton Albion and Liverpool at Pirelli Stadium on August 23, 2016 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Joel Matip of Liverpool during the EFL Cup match between Burton Albion and Liverpool at Pirelli Stadium on August 23, 2016 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 14: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

Injuries to both Lucas Leiva and Emre Can see Jordan Henderson once again likely to be named at the anchor of the Liverpool midfield.

Not a traditionally defensive mid, Henderson seems a bit out-of-place when he is not able to push more forward in the attack.

The Captain could be one of the spots that the hosts try to exploit without Can to be there to clean up any messes.

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