Champions League: 3 factors that could determine the outcome of the Tottenham vs Liverpool final

2. Liverpool’s front three employing the high-press on Tottenham’s defence

Liverpool play with a 4-3-3 formation, and Tottenham operates with a 3-5-2. Therefore, it is going to be a direct battle between Liverpool’s three forwards and Tottenham’s three central defenders. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane can be a handful for any defence in the world, and Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Sanchez would have their task cut out.

Moreover, the Tottenham defenders might not have an easy time with the ball on their feet, as Liverpool are likely to employ the high-press against them. The situation might worsen if Jordan Henderson joins the front three in pressing the Tottenham defenders, as he did against Barcelona at times.

Tottenham do not have any creative player apart from Christian Eriksen in their midfield, and therefore the onus would be on their centre-backs to start attacks from inside their own half. Liverpool’s relentless pressing might make life difficult for Tottenham’s defenders as the latter try to create moves for their forwards.

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