Tottenham and Liverpool meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final. Both teams have faced challenging paths to reach this stage, setting up an exciting encounter as Liverpool aim to defend their title and Spurs look to end a 17-year trophy drought.
Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have eliminated both Manchester clubs to get here, but defensive injuries pose a significant challenge. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s rotation policy in the competition has yielded remarkable results, as Arne Slot’s side aims for an 11th EFL Cup crown.
Let’s take a closer look at the team news and predicted lineups for this much-anticipated fixture.
Tottenham Team News
Tottenham head into this clash with a defence decimated by injuries. Key players Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Ben Davies remain sidelined, while Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray are doubtful due to illness.
However, there is some good news in midfield, where Rodrigo Bentancur returns from suspension. Richarlison, Mikey Moore, and Wilson Odobert are unavailable, leaving Postecoglou with limited attacking options on the bench. New signing Antonin Kinsky is expected to start between the sticks.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup to Face Liverpool
Kinsky; Pedro Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Here is how the side last lined up
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool will continue to rotate in this competition, with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah likely to be rested again. Joe Gomez is their only confirmed absentee.
Dominik Szoboszlai may return from illness, while Conor Bradley could start at right-back over Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose recent form has been under scrutiny.
Youngsters Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott are expected to feature as Arne Slot seeks to maintain the Reds' run in the cup.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup to Face Tottenham
Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Konate, Tsimikas; Morton, Endo, Szoboszlai; Elliott, Jota, Nunez
