Tottenham in crisis, missing a dozen stars in Liverpool showdown

Tottenham is grappling with a serious injury crisis before their challenging visit to Anfield in the 30th round of the Premier League.

In the Premier League Round 30 spotlight match between Liverpool and Tottenham, the London side is not only rated lower due to a poor performance streak (six consecutive losses across all competitions), but they also face squad issues.

The situation in Tottenham's defense is alarming as Coach Igor Tudor confirmed that Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha cannot play due to mandatory concussion protocol compliance. The difficulties compound as Micky van de Ven is suspended for one match following a red card against Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Ben Davies is also sidelined due to an ankle injury, leaving "The Spurs" heading to Merseyside without key central defenders.

The absentee list continues to grow as Tudor updates the midfield situation. Yves Bissouma is likely to miss the match due to muscle issues, and Conor Gallagher's availability remains uncertain after suffering fever. These losses leave the coaching staff with few options to reinforce the makeshift defense, where Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso are likely to pair as center-backs.

In the goalkeeper position, Tudor is also preparing to make a crucial decision following a forgettable performance in European competition midweek. Guglielmo Vicario is expected to return to the starting lineup, replacing Antonin Kinsky. This young goalkeeper had a nightmare Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid conceding three goals and being substituted after just 18 minutes due to two serious personal errors, amidst Spurs desperately needing defensive stability.

The current crisis is essentially the result of new problems continuously compounding the long-term injury list that has already severely impacted Tottenham's season. The team also lacks the services of two key creative sources, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. Both are still recovering from injuries alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, and Mohammed Kudus. Additionally, Wilson Odobert is sidelined long-term after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury early in the season.

While Tottenham struggles to assemble a competitive lineup, Liverpool is in a much more favorable position. Although still monitoring Alisson Becker's fitness and without Alexander Isak's services, Coach Arne Slot expects to welcome Federico Chiesa's return. Furthermore, players like Cody Gakpo and Andy Robertson are in excellent condition after only coming off the bench in the midweek Champions League match. The difference in squad depth between the two teams could become a key factor in the Anfield clash.

The match between Liverpool and Tottenham will take place at 23:30 on March 15.