• Premier League

Redknapp misses Liverpool match, Suarez benched

ESPN staff
February 6, 2012
Harry Redknapp is stuck in London © PA Photos
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp will miss Monday night's Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

Redknapp was due to fly from London to Liverpool ahead of the 8pm kick-off after his tax evasion trial was adjourned until Tuesday.

However, technical issues with the plane means Redknapp, whose side beat Wigan 3-1 in their last league match, will be absent from the encounter.

Kevin Bond and Joe Jordan will oversee the Tottenham side in Redknapp's absence as the club aims to return to within three points of second-placed Manchester United.

The game is currently set to go ahead at Anfield despite heavy fog on Merseyside. A pitch inspection was conducted little more than an hour-and-a-half before kick-off and the game has been given the green light.

Liverpool have named the returning Luis Suarez on the bench for Monday's encounter, with Andy Carroll keeping his place up front. Jose Enrique is absent and Jordan Henderson drops to the bench, with Martin Kelly and Steven Gerrard returning to the starting XI.

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