DM: Lucas
The Brazilian was benched last weekend against West Ham but will return to the holding midfield role, with Steven Gerrard ruled out. The 26-year-old is set for some intriguing individual battles with compatriots Paulinho and Sandro.
CM: Joe Allen
The Welshman is set to retain his place in the middle of the park and must step up over the hectic Christmas period in Gerrard’s absence. He faces a tough afternoon against the physical Mousa Dembele, Sandro and Paulinho.
CM: Jordan Henderson
The energetic Englishman is a doubt for the trip to White Hart Lane but is expected to pull through in what will be a major boost for Brendan Rodgers. Henderson will be expected to support the front two of Coutinho and Suarez, while providing much needed defensive cover when Spurs attack.
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