New Paul Pogba, Ejaria Makes Full Debut For Liverpool

Nigerian midfielder Ovie Ejaria will make his full debut for Liverpool on Tuesday night in their Football League Cup Round of 16 clash versus Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

The 18-year-old, who has been likened to Paul Pogba, has featured in this competition this season; coming off the bench for the last 12 minutes of the 3-0 win over Derby County in the third round.

Portugal U23 international of Nigerian descent Tiago Ilori and Nigeria target Sheyi Ojo have not been selected in Jurgen Klopp’s 18-man squad.

As for Tottenham Hotspur, England U20 star Josh Onomah has been named in the starting XI, while Three Lions midfielder Dele Alli has been rested ahead of Saturday’s Premier League tie against Leicester City.

Liverpool Starting XI : Mignolet, Alexander-Arnold, Lucas, Klavan, Moreno, Stewart, Wijnaldum, Grujic, Ejaria, Origi, Sturridge

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI : Vorm, Trippier, Carter-Vickers, Wimmer, Davies; Dier (c), Winks; Onomah, Carroll, Nkoudou; Janssen

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