Champions League 2018/19: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool - Combined XI

Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino target their maiden UEFA Champions League trophy.
Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino target their maiden UEFA Champions League trophy.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool's major creative threat this season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool's major creative threat this season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has enjoyed a prolific season for Liverpool, accumulating 12 assists from the right-back position. The England international's attacking exploits have established his name as one of the best fullbacks of Europe.

Alexander-Arnold is a clear option above Tottenham's Kieran Trippier due to his reliable performances in attacking and defensive phases for Liverpool.


CB: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur)

Toby Alderweireld is a towering presence in Spurs' defence.
Toby Alderweireld is a towering presence in Spurs' defence.

It's a close choice between two Tottenham centre-halves for a single spot, namely Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen. The Belgian duo has steered their side through tough phases of the knockout matches.

Vertonghen has provided a constant goal threat to his side but Alderweireld has an edge due to his decisions in crunch situations and ice-cold composure on the ball. Toby is one of the best defenders in the Premier League and his presence could guide Poch's side to European glory.


CB: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Virgil has a golden opportunity to assert his status as one of the best defenders.
Virgil has a golden opportunity to assert his status as one of the best defenders.

Virgil van Dijk has transformed the Liverpool side on his own due to his composure in defence, fuelling his fellow teammates to express themselves freely. His choice in the central-defence is a no brainer.

The Dutchman is an epitome of a modern defender, being calm on the ball, blessed with immaculate shielding skills, and a potent goal-threat. Van Dijk has a chance to enhance his credentials as the world's best centre-back.

Liverpool's chances in the final hinges on Virgil's game and his extent of nullifying Son Heung-Min.


LB: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

Andy Robertson is unarguably one of the best left-backs
Andy Robertson is unarguably one of the best left-backs

Jurgen Klopp is blessed to have world-class fullbacks in his squad. Andrew Robertson alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold has been Liverpool's primary source of creativity this season.

The Scottish left-back boasts an incredible 11 assists and his marauding runs on the left side has allowed Sadio Mane to occupy threatening positions centrally.

Mauricio Pochettino rotates the full-backs which makes Robertson an obvious choice in this combined side.

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