Liverpool v Tottenham: Preview & Predicted XI | OneFootball

By Ben Rowley

Liverpool will look to overturn their controversial first-leg defeat to Tottenham when they welcome Spurs to Anfield for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

The Reds’ 24-match unbeaten run came to an end in January, with Lucas Bergvall’s 86th-minute winner handing Ange Postecoglou’s side a 1-0 advantage.

The goal came moments after referee Stuart Attwell decided not to show a second yellow to the 18-year-old following a reckless challenge on Kostas Tsimikas, leaving Liverpool furious with the decision.

However, the Carabao Cup holders are in fine form, securing a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday – ending the Cherries’ 11-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.

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Virgil van Dijk spoke ahead of the second-leg fixture this Thursday: “Now we have a couple of days off and we focus fully on turning the tie around against Spurs at home.

“It will be difficult but I am looking forward to it.”

With Liverpool in excellent shape, Slot is expected to field a full-strength XI, especially with a trip to Championship bottom side Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Diogo Jota could return to the starting lineup after fully recovering from his latest injury. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be rested after picking up a minor knock, while Joe Gomez remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.

Despite mounting pressure, Postecoglou will be buoyed by Spurs’ 2-0 victory over weekend opponents Brentford, which ended their seven-match winless run and lifted them to 14th place.

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In a season-defining week for Ange, injury concerns persist. Radu Dragusin’s ACL tear last week adds to their growing list of absentees, which already includes Cristian Romero, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke.

On a brighter note, forward Mathys Tel, Tottenham’s third signing of the window, is available to make his debut on Thursday after signing late on deadline day.

Anfield will be rocking on Thursday night, and for good reason – the Reds are unbeaten in their last nine home games in the competition.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah will be eager to add to his nine goal involvements in his last six appearances against Tottenham as Liverpool aims to book their place in the final.

Liverpool predicted XI

Alisson (GK) – Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson – Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister – Salah, Jota, Gakpo