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Tottenham Hotspur ended their four-game winless run in all competitions with a draw against Liverpool to keep their Premier League survival hopes alive.

Here are five things we learned from Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham.

Tottenham name just seven substitutes amid injury crisis

Tonight was a pivotal one for Tottenham Hotspur in their quest to beat the drop, or at least stay above the dotted line.

Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Leeds United all managed to take away a point from their respective games; for Spurs, the task was to avoid defeat.

They managed that, but there is no denying just how depleted the squad is at the moment. A whopping 13 players out for the Liverpool clash forced Igor Tudor to name a rather trimmed bench.

On the substitute bench comprising just seven players, we had two goalkeepers, two senior players, and several academy players.

Tottenham will no doubt be hoping for some respite come next week against Nottingham Forest.

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Spurs injuries force Igor Tudor to start Souza at right wing

Still on the injuries affecting the squad, Tudor had to get creative in dealing with what is a crisis. At the moment, Spurs are short of wingers, and that has been the case for a while now.

We have often seen Tottenham go a lot more narrow in the absence of Mohammed Kudus, but this evening the interim boss opted for some width and turned to new signing Souza on the right.

He did put in a decent shift out wide, even when he was barely supported by his full-back, Pedro Porro.

The decision to sell Brennan Johnson and not bring in more depth on the wings looks very, very costly each time.

Kudus is obviously nearing a return now, and that should ease some of the burden on the squad. Fingers crossed, he is back sooner rather than later.

Another Guglielmo Vicario error hands Liverpool opener

It sure has been a difficult week for Spurs goalkeepers. Last week, it was Antonin Kinsky in goal with two costly errors in the first leg of the Champions League tie.

While Tudor stated that the Czech international could still feature for Tottenham, he instead opted to have Guglielmo Vicario back in goal for this one.

But it was yet the same story for the former Juventus manager, as Vicario’s positioning for Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick did not do him any favours.

He left far too much space to his right and failed to get a strong hand on the ball. The goalkeeping position is one that the Croat is far from pleased with, given his recent selections.

Tottenham show fight and resilience in Liverpool draw

A lot has been made about the mentality of this Tottenham side and whether they have what it takes to dig deep and fight for Premier League survival.

Most of their displays have been far from good enough in both quality and effort, but today they finally showed that there is some fight left in them.

The likes of Richarlison and Archie Gray have long been praised for their fighting spirit, but it looks like the rest of the squad now know that they need to compete and put the work in if they are to stay in this division.

It was not only a good point, but one that brought an end to their four defeats in a row. The hope now is that they build on this going into their next games.

Callum Olusesi makes Premier League debut as Spurs finally turn to youth

There have been calls for Tottenham to turn to their youth players during this injury crisis. In a time when Spurs are in desperate need of energy, positivity, and able bodies, the likes of Luca Williams-Barnett have been ignored.

Before today, those calls had fallen on deaf ears. But in the 76th minute, we saw Callum Olusesi come on for his Premier League debut. When he came on, he added so much positive energy to that midfield during the closing stages.

Another youngster was also introduced, James Rowswell, with the academy star earning his first Premier League start.

If the injury crisis continues further, then this is a good solution to get so much-needed drive in the closing moments, while also offering these young players an opportunity to make a huge impact for their club.

Tottenham Hotspur have ended their run of Premier League defeats by earning a rare point at Anfield, and fans will hope it kickstarts a gritty relegation fight. Let’s take a look at our Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool player ratings.

Guglielmo Vicario – 3 – Made a couple of smart stops throughout the game, but he let Tottenham down massively when he could only get a weak hand to Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick. It was pretty much down the middle of the goal!

Pedro Porro – 5 – Defensively, he struggled against the young Rio Ngumoha all game long. Going the other way, he at least offered a few decent crosses into the box, but not his usual standard.

Kevin Danso – 8 – A performance worthy of a clean sheet. Danso won his aerial duels, blocked some dangerous shots, and covered the space in behind so well in the closing stages. Deserved more.

Radu Dragusin – 4 – Not good enough on or off the ball. Looks lost when he is made to run back towards his own goal and gave the ball away far too often. Has the characteristics to thrive in a backs-to-the-wall relegation scrap, but needs to show more.

Djed Spence – 8 – Barely lost a single duel against Frimpong. Had more trouble against Salah after he came on, but Spence was a real asset for Tottenham at both ends of the pitch. Seemed strange to sub him off early.

Souza – 6 – Tottenham’s new 18-year-old left-back playing right-wing away at Anfield. Who had that on their 2026 bingo card? He started brightly with a swerving shot that troubled Allisson. Did a lot of good defensive work to double up on Rio.

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Archie Gray – 7 – Give this lad the armband next season, regardless of what league Tottenham are in. Good game or bad game, he gives everything, which is the bare minimum required in a relegation scrap. A team full of Archie Grays gets out of this predicament on willpower alone.

Pape Sarr – 6 – Doesn’t seem to thrive in a two-man midfield. He is at his best when he has the freedom to press high and use his limitless engine. Not quite technical enough (yet) to stand out in a 2v2 battle, but you can’t fault his effort.

Mathys Tel – 7 – Tottenham don’t have enough attackers like Tel. No matter what form he is in, he will always take his man on. Spurs struggle to create chances, but things always look a little brighter and more positive with the Frenchman on the pitch.

Dominic Solanke – 7 – Spurs have missed him so much. It wasn’t so much his goals today, but his ability to win headers, trap the ball, and bring others into play. It’s the difference between getting hemmed in and actually fighting your way up the pitch. Deserves a lot of credit.

Richarlison – 8 – For 89 minutes, it looked like a frustrating performance from Richy. He put everything on the line and carved out four good goal-scoring chances, but couldn’t quite convert. Yet he turned up when Spurs needed him most and continued his fine Anfield record. Just how important could that tap-in be?

Substitutes:

Xavi Simons – 7 – He took a while to grow into the game, but Simons thrived in that pocket between midfield and attack in the closing stages as Spurs pushed for a win. Really helped to control the game and pin Liverpool back.

Randal Kolo Muani – 7 – I have questioned his work ethic in recent weeks, as a loan player who will not be impacted by relegation. However, today, he proved me wrong. Worked his socks off and created the equaliser through sheer strength and determination.

Callum Olusesi – 7 – A Premier League debut to celebrate. Tottenham have not used their youth enough to ease the injury strain this season, and Olusesi is a perfect example of that. He added so much positive energy into that midfield for the closing stages.

The first half of Premier League action has just come to a close between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

Both sides are now preparing to head back onto the pitch for the second half, and we have analysed the performances of the Tottenham players who have featured in the first half on Merseyside.

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How the Spurs players rated in the first half vs Liverpool

Below, we have given each Tottenham player a performance rating on a scale of 0-10, with 10 highest score achievable for an impressive performance.

Guglielmo Vicario – 4

Back in goal having started on the bench at Atletico. He should have saved the free-kick, left too much space to his right and failed to get a strong hand to the ball. Did better to tip Gakpo’s shot onto the post.

Pedro Porro – 5

Has not had a massive amount to do defensively, but seems to have been tasked with not being allowed to get forward to support Souza in attacking phases.

Kevin Danso – 5

With Liverpool attacking down the flanks, rather than through the middle, he has not had a massive amount to do. Made a good block early on.

Radu Dragusin – 5

No Ekitike on the bench for Liverpool, he has not had to deal with a physical threat from the home side.

Djed Spence – 6

Has had a battle on his hands down the left against Frimpong.

Archie Gray – 5

Playing in his familar central midfield role but has been unable to influence matters.

Pape Matar Sarr – 5

Another who in the midfield role has been mostly resigned to chasing Liverpool in possession.

Souza – 6

The young left back was asked to operate as a right winger. Saw an early long-range effort tipped over the bar by Allison.

Mathys Tel – 6

Playing down the left side of the attack, has seen the ball but has come up against an in-form Dominik Szoboszlai. You can’t fault his work rate.

Richarlison – 5

Playing as the focal point of Tottenham’s attacking three, no clear opportunities for the Brazilian. Would have been relieved to see Gakpo’s shot hit the post after he lost possession moments earlier. Headed wide just before half time and thought he had grabbed a late equaliser.

Dominic Solanke – 5

Broke in behind the Liverpool defence early on, but was unable to make it count.

The Tottenham Hotspur starting line-up for the Premier League match against Liverpool has been confirmed ahead of kick-off.

An injury-ridden Tottenham make the trip to Anfield in desperation for an unlikely win or draw as the North Londoners continue to battle against relegation.

Igor Tudor’s is at risk of the sack at Tottenham, with the Croatian having lost all four of his opening matches in charge.

Liverpool also come into the fixture on the back of a defeat, following their loss to Galatasaray in midweek.

Tottenham team news vs Liverpool

Destiny Udogie, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are still among the Tottenham players ruled out injured.

Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha miss out as a result of the nasty clash of heads they suffered in Tottenham’s 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

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Yves Bissouma is also out with a muscle problem, while Micky van de Ven serves a one-match suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace.

This is the Tottenham team which takes to the field on Merseyside this afternoon:

Tottenham: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Danso, Dragusin, Spence; Gray, Sarr; Tel, Souza, Richarlison; Solanke.

Subs: Kinsky, Austin, Xavi, Kolo Muani, Olusesi, Rowswell, Wilson

Liverpool: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Frimpong, Gakpo, Ngumoha.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Konate, Kerkez, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Ekitike, Nyoni, Ramsay.

Luka Vuskovic has now addressed the speculation linking him with an exit from relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Things are going from bad to worse for Tottenham this season, and amidst the club’s struggles, it has emerged that clubs around Europe are circling over many of Spurs’ best players.

One of the most wanted men in the squad is a player who is still waiting for his Tottenham Hotspur debut.

Vuskovic is on the radar of many of Europe’s biggest clubs after producing outstanding performances on loan at Hamburg this season

Luka Vuskovic reacts to claims that he is leaving Tottenham

According to some reports, the likes of Barcelona have already held initial talks over a move for the Tottenham defender.

In fact, one outlet is even reporting that Vuskovic is not keen on returning to Spurs at the end of the campaign.

The Croatian has now shut down the transfer talk over his future, making it clear that he remains contracted to Tottenham.

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When asked if leaving the Premier League side this summer is a possibility, the 18-year-old has told Bild: “I can’t and won’t say anything about that or about the future in general. I’m their player and have a contract until 2030.”

Tottenham would allegedly have to open talks over bids of around £52m-£61m.

Vuskovic reveals how Spurs are assisting him this season

The teenager’s stock is rising with each passing week, and his list of admirers could grow even further if he performs at the World Cup this summer.

The centre-back has now revealed how he copes with the pressures of being thrust into the limelight, sharing that Tottenham have assigned a psychologist to assist him through the trials and tribulations of top-level football.

Tottenham Hotspur have decided on the future of Djed Spence amidst transfer interest from Juventus.

There could be a mass exodus from Tottenham this summer should the club be relegated from the Premier League, and a number of their established stars, as well as youngsters, are emerging as targets for the European elite.

One of those who is facing an uncertain future at N17 is Djed Spence, who sent a controversial message to Igor Tudor while coming off against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

It was reported by Gazzetta dello Sport a few days ago that Juventus are ready to make a move for Spence this summer as they set their sights are reinforcing their backline this summer.

Tottenham name asking price for Djed Spence

A new report in TEAMtalk has backed up Juve’s interest in the Spurs defender ahead of the summer window.

It is revealed that the Bianconeri’s sporting director, Marco Ottolini, who worked with Spence at Genoa, is the man orchestrating this transfer.

The outlet claims that Spurs are open to selling the full-back should their valuation be met, with the Lilywhites wanting to cash in on some of their assets to raise funds for a summer rebuild of their squad.

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It is revealed that the North London club are expected to demand €32m (£27.7m) to part ways with the England international this summer.

Are Juventus willing to meet Spurs’ asking price for Spence?

TEAMtalk say that Spence is viewed as an ‘important part of the team’ at Tottenham and the club would only let him go if their valuation is met.

The Old Lady see the 25-year-old as an upgrade over their options at full-back, and they believe that the Spurs man can add a lot to their side, given his blend of speed, power, and offensive threat.

While no formal negotiations have begun between the two clubs, it is asserted that Tottenham’s asking price for Spence is seen as ‘achievable’ by Juve.

Chris Waddle has delivered a blunt verdict on Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham Hotspur, insisting the club should consider moving the defender on regardless of how their season ends.

Cristian Romero is often seen as a polarising figure at Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine, on his day, is one of the best in the world in his position, but when he struggles, it can be just as bad.

Yellow cards, red cards, and even calling out the board at Tottenham – name it, and that is exactly what you get from the Argentine.

Whether that is passion or recklessness is up for debate, but Spurs were keen to keep their man in the summer and did just that, tying him down to a new contract.

Tottenham told to sell Cristian Romero as Chris Waddle makes blunt claim

Chris Waddle has now made a bold claim advising Tottenham on what they should do with their captain ahead of the summer window.

The former Spurs man is far from convinced that Romero is what the club needs at the moment and has urged them to cash in on him, whether Tottenham stay in the Premier League or are relegated.

Speaking to Ozoon about the defender, Waddle explained why he believes Romero divides opinion among supporters and questioned his discipline and long-term commitment to the club.

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He said: “He is Marmite, Cristian Romero. Some of the fans like him, and some of the fans hate him. When I read certain chats, a lot of the fans say he is 100% committed, he puts his foot in, he gives his all, but the majority think he is a liability. Personally, he gets too many yellows and too many reds.

“Listen, they had a great opportunity to sell him last season, did they not? I thought they were going to. And let us be honest, he does not really want to be here.

“He is staying with a new contract because it was a good contract, and he got the captaincy, and he got a lot of money. He has never looked, body language-wise, like he wants to be at Tottenham Hotspur.

“Personally, I would have got rid of him. And listen, if they go down, which I hope they do not, I really do like Tottenham, I would still be looking to cash in on the market in the summer.

“If he has a good World Cup, you will get a few offers. So he would be a player they should move on.”

Spurs face major decision on Cristian Romero amid transfer interest

Romero is already attracting interest from sides across Europe ahead of the summer window. We reported yesterday that the Spurs captain is open to a sale this summer.

The likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are the ones currently in the race for Romero.

Atleti, however, are said to be pushing the most, while Spurs are not looking to lose Romero on the cheap.

Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham Hotspur has once again come under the spotlight, with fresh reports suggesting the Spurs captain could be on his way out this summer.

Securing the future of Cristian Romero was high on the list for Tottenham Hotspur following their Europa League triumph last season.

Interest in the Argentine was high, with Atletico Madrid keen on landing Romero, but their efforts last term yielded no results.

Romero stayed put in north London, and Spurs finally made a breakthrough this season, extending his contract and handing him a long-term deal.

Tottenham now find themselves in a relegation scrap and, once again, are worrying about the future of their captain.

That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Romero has serious chances of leaving Tottenham in the summer.

It is claimed that top clubs have started to make contact, with an exit seen as a possibility despite the new deal signed last summer, while Romero himself is also said to be open to a sale.

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Spurs set Cristian Romero asking price amid La Liga interest

With the summer window fast approaching, options remain plentiful for the Argentine, for whom Spurs have reportedly set an asking price.

Clubs in La Liga are said to be the most interested in securing Romero’s signature, according to TeamTalk.

The publication claims that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are all in the race to sign Romero this summer.

A Tottenham Hotspur summer signing could already be facing an uncertain future at the club, with fresh reports suggesting his time in north London may be far shorter than expected.

If Tottenham Hotspur lose their fight to avoid relegation this season, there could very much be a mass exodus during the summer transfer window.

Reports in recent weeks have linked several Spurs stars with moves away from the club.

Guglielmo Vicario has been linked with Inter Milan, Dominic Solanke is attracting interest from clubs in the Premier League, while Richarlison’s future remains uncertain.

Of course, it will be unsustainable to keep up with the wages of several Tottenham players in the Championship. While pay cuts for Spurs stars are an option, it remains to be seen how many will remain in north London.

Tottenham transfer news: Xavi Simons linked with possible summer exit

Nicolo Schira has now revealed that another Tottenham player could well be heading out the door this summer.

According to the journalist, it is believed that Xavi Simons could leave the club during the summer transfer window.

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Spurs only secured the services of the Dutchman last summer and had to fend off interest from Chelsea to land the 22-year-old.

Simons, however, has struggled to make a major impact in north London as he continues to adapt to the Premier League, but that journey with Tottenham could come to an end should the worst happen.

Spurs facing key weeks amid relegation battle

With Premier League survival the focus for Spurs now, the players need to ensure they remain focused on the task at hand.

Transfer speculation could very much leave their attention divided, and that will affect performances on the pitch.

The next few weeks are crucial for Spurs in their bid to avoid the drop as they face an inconsistent Liverpool side before taking on fellow relegation rivals Nottingham Forest before the international break.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on Wolves midfielder Mateus Mane, although any potential move could depend on whether Spurs manage to retain their Premier League status.

Tottenham Hotspur cannot begin planning for next season as their Premier League status remains very uncertain.

With one point separating them from 18th place, relegation remains a very real prospect and one that could affect how they operate in the transfer market.

Should Tottenham drop to the Championship, there will be financial repercussions, while Premier League survival could allow them to strengthen their squad.

Tottenham eye Wolves midfielder Mateus Mane transfer

According to Sports Boom, Tottenham Hotspur are said to be plotting a swoop for relegation-bound Wolves midfielder Mateus Mane.

But Spurs themselves will have to avoid relegation if they are to secure the services of Mane, who has found some form under Rob Edwards.

Tottenham will not have free rein on the Wolves star, though, with Spurs reported to be one of seven clubs in the race for Mane ahead of the summer transfer window.

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Spurs face competition for Mane transfer as Wolves expect departure

Sports Boom’s report claims that while Mane is valued at £30 million, Wolves are holding out for £50 million, a price tag said to fit within Tottenham’s budget.

With competition for the teenager high, Spurs are understood to be looking to offer the Wolves man the prospect of first-team football, in contrast to rivals Liverpool and Manchester United, who are expected to offer intermittent action.

Keeping the youngster at Molineux is likely to prove difficult, and head coach Rob Edwards is understood to have conceded this could be his final campaign in the Black Country as several big clubs begin to circle.