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Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE Carabao Cup semifinal team news
The Reds trail by one goal after Lucas Bergvall’s late strike in the first leg
'Mohamed Salah is old and wise enough' to make 'right decision' over his future, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot
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Liverpool have work to do when they host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg this evening.

The Reds lost the first leg 1-0 in London after Lucas Bergvall scored late in the game to give Spurs the win and, more crucially, a slim advantage heading into tonight’s match at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men have the ability and willingness to come from behind and reach the final at Wembley. Liverpool have lost just one of their last seven, when Slot fielded a weakened team in the Champions League against PSV, and two goals from Mo Salah in their recent win over Bournemouth means their leading goalscorer is in top form.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have struggled to build any momentum in their recent games but a confidence-boosting win over Brentford came at the right time for Ange Postecoglou’s side. They’ve won consecutive games for the first time in a month and hope to avoid defeat this evening to secure a spot at Wembley.

Follow all the action from Anfield with our live blog below:

Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE

Arne Slot on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool’s No.1 right back is missing tonight’s match and here’s the manager explaining why.

Of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Arne Slot said: "We have to see whether he is able to play on Sunday, but what we do know is that he is not available for tomorrow.

"He left the pitch with a bit of pain in his leg but he's already on the [training] pitch, not with the team but with the rehab coach, so let's see how long it is going to take."

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:35

Ignore the controversy, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham have made one thing clear

It’s a bit premature to say this was a night when Tottenham’s young team came of age, but this 1-0 victory over Liverpool was an impressive show of maturity when they most needed it.

An 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall appropriately settled it, crowning the fine work of fellow teenager Archie Gray. Ange Postecoglou couldn’t be more effusive afterwards, and that’s understandable. It might well save Tottenham’s season, just as Liverpool’s has a slight sense of lag.

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:30

Liverpool vs Tottenham prediction

A lot will depend on the starting elevens fielded by each manager, but the home advantage and superior quality should eventually tell for Liverpool against an injury-hit Spurs.

Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham (Reds progress 3-2 on aggregate)

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:30

Spurs early team news

Spurs have no new injury concerns after their win on Sunday, but they are still in the midst of a crisis, with Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Guigliemo Vicario all out for at least a couple more weeks.

Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Radu Dragusin are also out, while Micky van de Ven could make his return after missing the Brentford game, though Postecoglou said that he may need “another week of training to be ready in another week”.

Postecoglou will also hope winter signing Kevin Danso will be registered in time to play, and he could potentially make his debut.

Predicted Tottenham XI:Kinsky; Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur; Moore, Kulusevski, Son; Richarlison.

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:25

Liverpool early team news

For the hosts, the only new injury concern after their 2-0 win at the weekend is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was forced off in that match and is a doubt for midweek.

Joe Gomez will likely remain sidelined after his hamstring injury, while Federico Chiesa could return to the squad after not being picked last week.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:20

What TV channel is it on?

This fixture will be shown free-to-air on ITV 1 in the UK, with subscribers also able to watch online via ITVX. Coverage begins at 7.30pm.

For Sky customers, it will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football, with coverage getting underway at 7pm.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:15

When is Liverpool vs Tottenham?

The Carabao Cup semi-final fixture will kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday, 6 February.

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:10

Liverpool vs Tottenham

Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie tonight, with the Reds needing to overturn a one-goal deficit if they’re to make a second consecutive final.

Despite leading the Premier League, Arne Slot’s side slipped to a 1-0 loss in the capital last month, leaving them with plenty to do at Anfield.

Nevertheless, Liverpool head into the game as favourites to make the March final, having won four of their last five in all competitions.

Things could hardly be going any differently for Spurs, whose victory at Brentford at the weekend was their first win in their last five league games.

But Ange Postecoglou will know that he’s within touching distance of a first final if he can conjure up a famous night on Merseyside.

Mike Jones6 February 2025 17:05

Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Carabao Cup action.

Liverpool host Tottenham in the semi-final and hope to overturn a one goal deficit to secure a spot in next month’s final at Wembley.

Lucas Bergvall’s goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the only difference between the teams and Ange Postecoglou’s men will have a tough job keeping the Reds quiet away from home.

We’ll have all the updates, line-ups and match action throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.

Mike Jones4 February 2025 13:11

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