Liverpool vs Tottenham: No Matip or Milner in the Champions League final predicted XI?

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur shoots while under pressure from Joel Matip of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on October 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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CARDIFF, WALES – APRIL 21: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk looks on during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Liverpool FC at Cardiff City Stadium on April 21, 2019 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez

Joel Matip has been good this season and so leaving the Camaroon international out of the side is a big call, but Joe Gomez is the better defender and should start.

Clearly Virgil van Dijk will be alongside him, and the Dutchman’s ability to lead under pressure will be a valuable asset for Liverpool during the Champions League final.

Gomez, like van Dijk, is quick and a good ball player and should help Klopp execute his tactics without a hitch.

Dejan Lovren might feel like he deserves a spot in the team, but the Croatian has gone from World Cup finalist to fourth choice player in 12 months and shouldn’t feature.

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