Liverpool vs Tottenham live updates: Premier League line-ups as Ngumoha handed first start, Salah benched

Igor Tudor has overseen three consecutive league defeats, including to the 2 Thomas Frank suffered earlier than his sacking in February.

Spurs haven’t gained a league sport since December 28 (1-0 at Palace) and are on the cusp of exiting the Champions League after a 5-2 first-leg defeat at Atletico Madrid.

Their quick begin to the season, which noticed one defeat in seven and convincing wins over Burnley, Manchester City and West Ham United, now appears a distant reminiscence.

That early spell of kind noticed Spurs’ staff ranking of 71.9 rank fourth-best on Fanalysis, an app the place followers can price their staff’s performances, however that has failed considerably and their 40.2 ranking during the last 4 matches ranks beneath.

Injuries and self-discipline have been points all season for Spurs, as evidenced by their prime three gamers in Fanalysis’ rankings.

Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Bergvall are each presently out injured, whereas Cristian Romero has missed six league video games as a consequence of suspension and an extra two with an harm.

Guglielmo Vicario, who has allowed a league-high 4.4 non-penalty objectives greater than anticipated, is the worst-rated goalkeeper within the league (53.7).

Relegation is a rising risk with visits to Liverpool and Sunderland up subsequent, both facet of a six-pointer with Nottingham Forest, who beat Spurs 3-0 on the City Ground in December.