Tottenham vs Liverpool combined XI: Five of Jurgen Klopp’s side make the cut as John Barnes selects his team

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Liverpool legend John Barnes picks his ultimate team
Vaishali Bhardwaj20 October 2017

Tottenham go into their Premier League clash with Liverpool high on confidence after a week that has seen the north Londoners get their first league win at Wembley and impress against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Mauricio Pochettino's third-placed side broke the hoodoo of Wembley last weekend with a narrow 1-0 victory against Bournemouth, which preceded a trip to the Santiago Bernabeu - where Spurs secured a 1-1 draw with Real.

Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Hugo Lloris were among the star performers in Madrid while elsewhere on the same night, Liverpool were busy putting seven past Maribor.

Jurgen Klopp watched on as Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino both bagged braces as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain finally got his first goal for the Reds.

But which team would dominate a combined XI made up of players from both clubs?

Bonus Codes Bets ambassador John Barnes selects his team exclusively for Standard Sport, which you can see below.

John Barnes' Tottenham vs Liverpool combined XI

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Goalkeeper | Hugo Lloris, Tottenham

"A really solid keeper, second only to David De Gea in the Premier League. Was massive against Real Madrid on Tuesday."

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Right back | Kieran Trippier, Tottenham

"Not quite Kyle Walker, but he is keeping big signing Serge Aurier out of the side, and has improved leaps and bounds."

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Centre back | Joel Matip, Liverpool

"The shining light in holding the Liverpool defence together, he has been an absolute steal."

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Centre back | Toby Alderweireld, Tottenham

“Tottenham’s most consistent defender and was a colossal at the back for them at the Bernabeu.”

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Left back | Jan Vertonghen, Tottenham

“Solid, reliable and dependable. Rarely makes a mistake.”

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Centre midfield | Georginio Wijnaldum, Liverpool

"Liverpool’s best midfielder so far. Lots of energy, and pops up with the odd goal."

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Centre midfield | Christian Eriksen, Tottenham

"Always busy and creating in Tottenham’s midfield. Has become a real goal threat from all over the pitch."

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Attacking midfield right | Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

"Hit the ground running... literally... Liverpool’s most potent threat, quick, direct, and effective."

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Attacking midfield centre | Philippe Coutinho, Liverpool

"The little magician! Most creative player in both teams and his form has proven why it was pivotal Liverpool kept hold of him."

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Attacking midfield left | Sadio Mane, Liverpool

"When fit, he is the most dangerous player on the field, and Liverpool have missed him even more than Coutinho when he's been absent. Quick, direct, dangerous."

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Striker | Harry Kane, Tottenham

"Alongside Aguero, the most potent striker in the premier league... a classic No.9 .... holds the ball up well, brings people into play, plays in the box, and scores striker’s goals."

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