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Former Tottenham striker Gary Lineker thinks that Liverpool would have triumphed over Spurs on Sunday regardless of the tactics employed by Ange Postecoglou in their 6-3 defeat, simply because they are a far better team.
The Lilywhites were left humiliated at home by Arne Slot's Reds, with Postecoglou's side trailing 5-1 just an hour into the game.
Postecoglou has faced severe criticism for his tactical approach in some of Spurs' most significant losses this season, despite grappling with numerous injuries, particularly in defence.
However, Lineker believes that regardless of the line-up or system used by their Australian manager, Spurs would have struggled against Slot's team.
In a thrilling clash, James Maddison managed to notch one back for Spurs in the first half, narrowing Liverpool's earlier 2-0 lead given to them thanks to goals from Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister within the first 35 minutes.
Hopes were briefly raised for a Tottenham revival until Dominik Szoboszlai pierced their defence in a swift counter, slipping the ball through Fraser Forster's legs as Spurs were left exposed once again having naively pressed too high upfield just before the break.
Spurs' game management has often been scrutinised, as maintaining a narrow 2-1 deficit at half time might have offered them a vital chance to regroup before the second period.
"When those two teams lined up today, you thought, well, however Tottenham shape up they're going to get beaten by that [Liverpool] side, particularly if they're playing that well," he said, via Football London.
The former England forward did acknowledge Spurs' high-flying approach under Postecoglou, which has made them the top scorers in the Premier League this season with 39 goals.
But you must look forward to going to see the games and not knowing quite what to expect."
Meanwhile, his podcast colleague Alan Shearer suggested that player naivety and recklessness contributed to Spurs' downfall against Liverpool, especially right before half-time, leaving them exposed and allowing the Reds to all but seal the game.
So once you get that goal, you say, 'okay, two minutes to half time, let's just see'.
"But yet, they still commit so many men forward and then get hit on the break.
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