Anfield is about to witness pure chaos — and it’s all coming from Arne Slot’s desk.
Just hours after the final training session, Liverpool have unleashed a starting XI that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League. This isn’t a tweak. This isn’t rotation. This is a full-on tactical earthquake designed to bury Tottenham before they even step off the coach. Spurs fans were already dreading the trip to Anfield. Now? They’re staring at a nightmare they literally never saw coming.
The Bombshell That Changes Everything
According to sources close to the Anfield dressing room, Slot has ripped up the script that everyone expected. The Dutchman has dropped a bombshell by handing Jeremie Frimpong his first Premier League start of 2026, slotting the flying Dutchman in at right-back with licence to bomb forward like a winger. But that’s not even the craziest part.
Cody Gakpo — who many thought was still easing his way back — is starting up top alongside a fully-fit Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz. Andy Robertson is also back in the starting eleven for the first time in weeks. And the biggest jaw-dropper of all? Alisson Becker has passed his late fitness test and is between the sticks despite that worrying absence midweek.
This is NOT the cautious, controlled Liverpool we’ve seen lately. This is Slot saying: “We’re going to war.”
The predicted Liverpool XI that has Tottenham coaches frantically rewriting their game-plan:
Alisson Frimpong — Konaté — Van Dijk — Robertson Gravenberch — Mac Allister Salah — Szoboszlai — Díaz Gakpo
Three changes from the side that struggled against Wolves. Three statements of intent. Frimpong’s overlapping runs, Robertson’s overlapping crosses, and Gakpo’s physicality in the box — Tottenham’s already fragile defence (missing suspended Micky van de Ven) is going to be torn to shreds.
Why Tottenham Never Saw This Coming
Ange Postecoglou’s interim replacement at Spurs has been dealing with a full-blown injury crisis. Van de Ven is suspended, Maddison, Kulusevski, Bentancur and Bergvall are all still sidelined. Destiny Udogie might return but he’s nowhere near match-sharp. Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha are both carrying knocks after that chaotic midweek loss to Atletico Madrid.
Tottenham haven’t won a Premier League game in 2026. They’re one point above the drop zone. They’ve lost six matches in a row across all competitions. And now they walk into Anfield facing a Liverpool side that has suddenly gone nuclear in attack.
This isn’t just a team. This is Liverpool in full “Anfield roar” mode — and they smell blood.
The Numbers That Make This Even Scarier
- Liverpool have not lost at home to Tottenham since May 2011
- They already beat Spurs 2-1 earlier this season
- Bookies have Liverpool at a staggering 1/4 to win
- The predicted scoreline from most experts? 4-1. Some are even whispering 5-0
Sky Sports will be broadcasting live from 4pm GMT this Sunday (kick-off 4.30pm) with coverage on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event. Sky Go subscribers can stream it. But if you’re a Spurs fan, you might want to switch off after 20 minutes.
Slot’s Message Is Clear
After slipping to sixth in the table following that Wolves defeat, Slot has had enough. He wants Champions League football next season and he’s not waiting for Tottenham to gift him three points — he’s going to take them by force.
“Sometimes you have to send a message,” one insider told Standard Sport. “This lineup is that message.”
Tottenham are fighting for survival. Liverpool are fighting for Europe. Sunday afternoon at Anfield is about to become a massacre — and the Reds have just loaded the biggest gun they’ve had all season.
This Is Stunning. This Is Liverpool. And Tottenham? They never stood a chance.
See you on Sunday. Anfield will be rocking. The bombshell has already been dropped. Now it’s time for the explosion.