The line-ups and substitutes have been confirmed for tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg match against Liverpool, kicking off at 8pm UK time.
Tottenham’s coach Ange Postecoglou has made four adjustments to the squad that faced Newcastle United in the Premier League last Saturday. One notable change is the debut of Antonin Kinsky, who steps in as goalkeeper. He is the first player to make a debut in a cup semi-final for the club since Ben Alnwick in 2009.
In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma return to reinforce the team’s structure, while Pape Matar Sarr will miss the match due to suspension. Additionally, Heung-Min Son makes his return to the starting lineup, with Timo Werner placed on the substitutes’ bench. This match also marks the first time Yang Min-Hyeok has been included in a matchday squad after joining Spurs at the beginning of the month.
The starting eleven for the evening includes Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence, Bissouma, Bentancur, Bergvall, Kulusevski, Solanke, and Son who is captain. The substitutes are Austin, Dorrington, Reguilon, Olusesi, Moore, Min-Hyeok, Johnson, Werner, and Lankshear.
This semi-final is an exciting opportunity for players, especially the debutants, to showcase their skills on a significant stage. The adjustments made by Postecoglou demonstrate his commitment to building a competitive team in the pursuit of cup glory.
Overall, fans are eagerly anticipating what could be a thrilling match against a strong opponent in Liverpool.