Spurs Hotspur are set to return to action in the Premier League today, as they welcome Liverpool to London. The two teams, who are both unbeaten in the competition, will be expected to put on a thrilling match, although the visitors will be confident of achieving victory regardless of the outcome due to their current form.

Who is injured for Spurs vs Liverpool?

Ange Postecoglou appears to be facing his first major challenge since taking charge of the Lilywhites as he revealed a few key players who may not be available for the crucial match. Speaking to reporters, Postecoglou provided an update on the fitness of both his Deadline Day signing and his two star players. “Brennan will be out for the week from last week, it’s nothing serious but he won’t be able to play this week,” Postecoglou said. “Madders and Sonny had a session today and it looks like they were able to get through it without a hitch. We’ll just have to wait and see how they do after last week’s injury and their interrupted week of training, so it’s just a matter of time.”

Manor Solomon is not the biggest absentee, but his speed would have been great to give the Merseysiders a run for their money, but the late changes to the starting line-up – Heung-min Sun and James Maddison – will have fans scratching their heads until the team news comes out. Fortunately, it looks like the recall of Solomon is almost certain now, and his quality and role could be more important in winning the game than those two.

How good is Manor Solomon?

The £60,000-a-week flyer has made a swift impact in his first season at the club, providing an electrifying creative presence on the wing. Jamie Redknapp referred to the diminutive forward as a “pocket rocket” last term, due to his compact stature but a surprising change in pace.

Despite a lack of regular goals since his first start for Spurs, Solomon has begun to provide more consistency, as evidenced by his 7.20-average rating. The 24-year old has two assists in just two starts and has an impressive 2.3 key passes per game, which could prove to be a key factor in today’s game, as the Reds’ manager will likely look to use Solomon’s speed to take advantage of the space that often opens up when Trent Alexander-Arnnold moves into midfield.

In April, Liverpool’s manager admitted that Solomon’s new hybrid role posed a challenge for the rest of the team to cover the gaps.

If they do not, then Spurs’ dynamic runner will be the best option to take advantage of the space. The Guardian even highlighted Harry Winks’ performance in May as a case in point, which Postecoglou may wish to replicate.

The Guardian also noted that Liverpool’s defensive frailties were at the forefront of their minds, particularly when Alexander‑-Arnold shifted into midfield and Tottenham began to attack at speed. This left Liverpool with a lack of depth in defence, and Spurs demonstrated how they could take advantage of this.

Alexander-Arnold can be devastating when in form, but if Solomon is willing to put in the effort and keep running in behind, he will not only provide a powerful attacking outlet, but will also be able to nullify the visitors in their attempt to close the gap.