Can a depleted Liverpool attack take advantage of a vulnerable Spurs defense?

"Liverpool's £446 million spending spree has massively backfired, but for one transfer, Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman has scored four goals in his past two outings and looks to be his side's only source of goals recently. For reference, Ekitike is the first Liverpool player to reach 10 goals before Mohamed Salah since Sadio Mane during the 2019-20 season. His relentless drive and resourcefulness on the pitch have been a breath of fresh air for Liverpool fans,"

"With Mohamed Salah away with Egypt at the AFCON and a nervous wait on the fitness of Dominik Szoboszlai, Ekitike will likely be partnered with Alexander Isak, with fellow big-money signing Florian Wirtz operating behind them. As the Reds patiently await attacking returns on their club's investment, they will be assured that Hugo Ekitike can be relied upon to lead by example."

"On the other hand, Thomas Frank is experiencing a sense of déjà vu, one that has accompanied Tottenham Hotspur managers in recent times: an unclear identity against a tidal wave of pressure. Frank's acquisition from Brentford with the intention of providing structure and organisation is fading game by game, but he may be offered some respite against a Liverpool attack making headlines for all of the wrong reasons."

Brighton have gone unbeaten in five matches and have recorded back-to-back clean sheets for only the third time this season. Tottenham under Thomas Frank are showing an unclear identity and are under intense pressure following poor defensive performances and a recent 3-0 thrashing. Frank's move from Brentford to instill structure and organisation is losing effect as form fades. Liverpool's heavy transfer spending has not produced widespread attacking returns, but Hugo Ekitike has emerged as a standout, scoring four goals in two games and reaching 10 goals before Mohamed Salah. With Salah at AFCON and Dominik Szoboszlai's fitness uncertain, Ekitike is likely to lead the line alongside Alexander Isak, supported by Florian Wirtz.

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