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Spurs lead 1-0 on aggregate after Lucas Bergvall’s 85th-minute winner a month ago gave Ange Postecoglou’s side the early advantage, but the task remains tall as they look to protect the lead on the road at the home of the Premier League and UEFA Champions League leaders.
Liverpool generated 23 shots in the first leg but couldn’t beat then-debutant Antonin Kinsky in goal, and they’ll give it another go in front of the home crowd as they seek their third trip to Wembley in the last four years.
Tottenham, on the other hand, are aiming for their first EFL Cup title since 2008.
The Sporting News is following the Liverpool vs. Tottenham match live, providing score updates, commentary.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Jota
Tottenham (4-3-3, right to left): Kinsky (GK) — Porro, Danso, Gray, Spence — Sarr, Bentancur, Bissouma — Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
2 hours to kickoff: Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has made a massive call ahead of this match, and one that has many people scratching their heads.
Injury-stricken defender Micky van de Ven has been a difference-maker when on the field, and now just back from his latest muscle problem, he promised to give Spurs a big boost coming into this game, especially after sitting out last weekend’s win over Brentford in preparation.
Instead, Postecoglou has decided to hold Van de Ven back from this big game as well, a risky decision that has a more long-term aim but also feels confusing. If Van de Ven is healthy, and was rested last weekend, what’s keeping him from taking the field today?
With Spurs out of contention for European places, there’s little left to play for in the league the rest …
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