Champions League 2018/19: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool - Combined XI

Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino target their maiden UEFA Champions League trophy.
Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino target their maiden UEFA Champions League trophy.

LW: Sadio Mane (Liverpool)

Sadio Mane has transformed himself into a world-class attacker
Sadio Mane has transformed himself into a world-class attacker

Sadio Mane has developed into a prolific forward under the stewardship of Jurgen Klopp. His tally of 26 goals this season speaks for itself. The Senegalese attacker has performed consistently for Liverpool this season.

Mane was instrumental in his side's victory against Bayern Munich, scoring a sublime brace. The blistering pace of Mane will provide a tough test to Spurs' wide defenders. Sadio will relish the chance of scoring in two consecutive Champions League finals.


ST: Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur)

Son Heung-Min has stepped up in Harry Kane's absence
Son Heung-Min has stepped up in Harry Kane's absence

Son has enjoyed a prolific outing for Spurs this campaign, scoring 20 goals in all competitions. The Korean attacker led the attack in Harry Kane's absence and he filled the void with aplomb, finding the target for his team in crucial moments.

Spurs' number seven pips just ahead of his fellow attacker Lucas Moura due to his consistency throughout the season. Son was phenomenal for his team against Manchester City in the quarter-final, scoring three goals over both legs.

Mauricio Pochettino faces a huge dilemma ahead of the final as Kane might be fit enough to start, which might relegate Son or Lucas to the bench.


RW: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah has enjoyed another fruitful season for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has enjoyed another fruitful season for Liverpool

Amidst all the criticism directed towards him throughout the course of the season, Mohamed Salah has managed to score 27 goals for Liverpool this season. The Egyptian forward was criticised for his timid displays against the top sides, but he showcased his class towards the end.

Salah has enhanced his game under Jurgen Klopp and is considered one of the world's best attackers. The wily attacker went through a barren run of form but his impact remained the same.

Lucas might be an option in this position due to his hattrick against Ajax, but Salah's prolific record makes him an obvious choice.

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Edited by Zaid Khan
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