Liverpool vs Tottenham: The Hamann effect and who the Champions League final game changers could be

Liverpool vs Tottenham: The Hamann effect and who the Red’s Champions League final game changers could be

By Josh Coyne | May 29, 2019

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Dietmar Hamann of Liverpool celerbates with team mates following a goal by Sami Hyypia during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on March 20, 2004 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gary M.Prior/Getty Images) /

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal with Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Anfield on May 07, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Georginio Wijnaldum

This one speaks for itself. Following the unfortunate injury of Andy Robertson during the miraculous comeback against Barcelona in the semi-final, Gini Wijnaldum was introduced and made a seismic impact.

A wise man would not bet against the Dutchman starting, but if he doesn’t, his ability to turn a game around when it matters most has been proven.

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In fact, you can say that Gini is this year’s Hamann. Those two goals against Barca occurred from the bench and the former Newcastle man is another important member of the midfield.

You’d say it’ll be a toss up between Wijnaldum and Milner for the starting position alongside Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, but at least we know there are good options from the bench in case Klopp needs to make a change.

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