Liverpool are set to clash heads with Tottenham Hotspur at the Wanda Metropolitano in the UEFA Champions League final later tonight. The Reds will come into this game full of confidence having won their previous three matches across all competitions which include the famous 4-0 victory over Barcelona at Anfield earlier this month.
However, Spurs will fancy their chances of success tonight as well after pulling off a last-gasp comeback in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash versus AFC Ajax. Jurgen Klopp will need to get his tactics spot on if he is to get another victory over Mauricio Pochettino this weekend.
Here are three changes that Klopp should consider implementing at the Spanish capital to ensure that the Reds can win their 6th European Cup later this evening.
Unleash The Fabulous Front Three Up Front
Despite Divock Origi’s outstanding form in recent matches, Liverpool should line up with Roberto Firmino if he is fit enough to start the game. Both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will also need to be more productive from the wide areas. The Reds cannot afford to lose one of their front players early in the game as evidenced by their performance in the Champions League final last year when they crumbled against Real Madrid after losing Salah to injury.
Hence, Klopp shouldn’t try to tinker with his frontline when all three of them are in a good run of form.
Use Xherdan Shaqiri And Divock Origi As The Impact Substitutes
Klopp has often been inclined towards making substitutions late in games. However, if the German boss wants his team to finish things off in normal time, then he shouldn’t hesitate to deploy both Shaqiri and Origi from the Liverpool bench.
Both players have proven their worth off the bench on numerous occasions during this campaign. Thus it is only fair to give them a chance if things are not going Liverpool’s way on the pitch.
Wijnaldum In, Milner On The Bench
If the Reds are lining up with their captain, Jordan Henderson on the field, then Klopp should not start with James Milner in midfield as well. The wiser option would be to give Georginio Wijnaldum a chance to prove his value once again at the biggest stage in club football.
The Dutch midfielder was at the heart of the miracle comeback Liverpool pulled off against Barcelona at Anfield earlier this month, so he deserves an opportunity to dazzle at the top of European football.
