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Tottenham’s projected starting XI v Liverpool in EFL Cup

By Rucker Haringey

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Eddie Howe, Manager of AFC Bournemouth greet prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Eddie Howe, Manager of AFC Bournemouth greet prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /
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ENFIELD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Christian Eriksen and Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on October 20, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Christian Eriksen and Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on October 20, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

The Attacking Midfield

If Tottenham are going to secure an unlikely victory in this match, it will be because of their attacking midfield trio. Pochettino has enough options here to select three talented players capable of hurting Liverpool.

In a bit of a surprise move, I believe you’ll see Christian Eriksen get the start as the number ten. He needs to get some positive momentum going, and a match against what should be a weaker than normal Liverpool side could give him the perfect opportunity.

Fortunately for the Danish attacker, Pochettino isn’t going to leave him out there with no weapons to play with. I fully expect Moussa Sissoko to also have a place in the starting XI. Ironically, his likely three match ban for his elbow against Harry Arter almost forces Pochettino to play him on Tuesday. He’ll get his rest during his suspension.

The third spot in the attacking trio should go to young Josh Onomah. Many Spurs fans want to see Marcus Edwards get his chance, but he’s much more likely to make a cameo off the bench. Onomah is far more prepared for the physicality of this match, and should be chomping at the bit to get a meaningful run with the first team.

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