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

CDM: Fabinho (Liverpool)

Fabinho's robust presence in midfield has provided balance to Liverpool side

Fabinho was signed from AS Monaco in the summer to provide a defensive shield to Liverpool's back line. The Brazilian took his time to adjust with Jurgen Klopp's dynamic style of play.

Liverpool's number three has not looked back since his immense performance against Manchester United in the Premier League clash at Anfield. The midfielder's energy and intense passing add vigour to his side's play.

The holding midfielder was colossal during Liverpool's emphatic comeback against FC Barcelona and Fabinho has established himself as one of the key figures in Klopp's team.

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CM: Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur)

Christian Eriksen: Tottenham's creator-in-chief.

Christian Eriksen has enjoyed another fruitful season at Tottenham, registering 10 goals and 16 assists this season. The Danish midfielder is a world-class operator and is crucial to Pochettino's system at Spurs.

Eriksen's vision and goal-threat are widely appreciated but the playmaker also works hard during the 90 minutes. Keeping his rising stocks in mind, Spurs face a tough task in keeping Christian at the club for next season amid interest from Real Madrid.

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CM: Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool)

Georginio Wijnaldum is widely underappreciated for Liverpool

Georginio Wijnaldum might surprise a few people with his inclusion in this lineup, but his contributions were pivotal for Liverpool in their Champions League run this season. The Dutchman's quickfire brace against Barcelona made the comeback possible for his team.

Wijnaldum has worked silently for Klopp's side and his mobility in midfield has compensated for that lack of creativity, fueled by Philippe Coutinho's departure. Klopp will be hoping that Wijnaldum comes up with another industrious performance in the final.