Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are set to lock horns with each other in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final round. The latter side had taken away the first fixture with a 1-0 lead but as this game is going to be played at Anfield, the Reds will look to come back stronger.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Talking Tactics
Arne Slot is likely to field a regular 4-3-3 formation which transforms into a 4-2-1-3 on the field. He will ask his men to control the tempo of the game and attack directly towards the opposition’s goal.
Ange Postecoglou should name a 4-3-3 lineup as well despite having multiple injuries in his squad. He must be instructing his soldiers to try playing a balanced game. His side could be planning to capitalize on the transitions.
Liverpool
Joe Gomez is a confirmed absentee while Trent Alexander-Arnold is unlikely to participate in this fixture.
Liverpool Predicted XI
Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Tottenham Hotspur
While Radu Dragusin is out with a knee injury, this game is too soon for both Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke as they continue to recover.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI
Kinsky; Pedro Porro, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray; Bergvall, Bissouma, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
Key Men
Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai will be important on both fronts for the Reds while Mohamed Salah remains a threat to the opposition.
Tottenham Hotspur
Pedro Porro can influence the play up to a major level for Spurs. On the attacking front, Dejan Kulusevski can be a difference-maker this time.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Streaming Links
