Liverpool predicted XI vs Tottenham

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool talks to substitute Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Boleyn Ground on February 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool talks to substitute Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Boleyn Ground on February 9, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool looks on during the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool looks on during the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

AML Philippe Coutinho

As Liverpool supporters, this slide may feel a bit odd. This is something called optimism.

Coutinho, at the time of writing, is a question to play or not. His hamstring flared up a bit this week and Klopp isn’t sure if he’ll be able to play, which is why he didn’t play a part against Burton over the week. Thankfully it’s been referred to as “not that serious” so we’re within reason to hope he’ll start. It’s plausible.

Against Arsenal, he was the difference maker. He’s got that quality. Though it won’t happen everyday, as it didn’t against Burnley. There just wasn’t enough space for him to operate which led to a glut of uninspiring 25-30 yard shots that sailed wayward.

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