Analyzing Tottenham and Liverpool

I need to explore the right flanks of Tottenham and Liverpool. For Tottenham, manager Ange Postecoglou is likely still at the helm for the 2024-25 season. Liverpool's manager Arne Slot took over in 2024, and Trent Alexander-Arnold being a key player on the right. With AFCON affecting Salah in January 2024, I should avoid speculation and keep the analysis relevant.

I can provide a tactical preview highlighting key metrics to watch and game plans for both teams if given more details on expected lineups.Concise Team Analysis

I’m putting together a concise analysis for Spurs and Liverpool. For Tottenham, they've started strong with their aggressive pressing style under Postecoglou, but have issues in defensive transitions and set-piece defending. There's concern over squad depth and fatigue affecting their performance, along with reliance on Son and Maddison’s past injuries.

On Liverpool's right flank, if Trent is managed or unavailable, they lack a direct replacement. Options include Conor Bradley as an understudy and a more conservative approach with Gomez at RB while considering the depth behind Salah.Tactical Considerations Without Salah

Without Salah, Liverpool faces depth challenges, particularly in defensive coverage of the right channel. In Arne Slot's 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 hybrid formation, the press trigger relies on the right midfielder tucking in. Solutions might include an asymmetrical 3-2 build, with the right back either inverting or forming a back three.

Against low-block teams, Spurs need to exercise patience, utilizing half-space runs and earlier crosses, while Liverpool can rotate their attacking patterns. Key players to watch for Spurs include Romero, Udogie, Bissouma, Bentancur, and Kulusevski.Liverpool Tactical Insights

For Liverpool, I’m noting key players like Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and the status of Gomez/Bradley and Salah remains uncertain.

In terms of micro-tactics, Spurs have weaknesses against cutbacks and back-post crosses, while Liverpool’s high line is vulnerable to diagonal balls behind the right back. The importance of scoring first and managing transitions will be crucial for both teams.

Before kickoff, I’ll compile a quick risk check and necessary data points, ensuring clarity for analysis. I'll prepare the response in Chinese, keeping it concise with bullet points to aid understanding.