Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have made extensive changes for their Carabao Cup third-round meeting at Anfield, with both teams selecting lineups markedly different from those used in the Premier League at the weekend. The match is scheduled to begin at 8pm BST, according to The Guardian’s live report.
Liverpool retain only Ronald Araujo from the side that began Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Fulham, the report says. Araujo moves from right-back into central defence alongside Joe Gomez, who returns after his latest injury lay-off. Liverpool’s starting lineup also includes Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa, with Alisson and Dominik Szoboszlai among the substitutes listed.
Tottenham keep three players from their goalless draw with Everton: Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray and Omar Marmoush. Their lineup features Martin Dubravka in goal, with Gray, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marcos Senesi and Destiny Udogie in defence. Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall are named in midfield, while Mohammed Kudus, Conor Gallagher, Mathys Tel and Marmoush complete the attacking group listed by The Guardian. Former Liverpool players Andrew Robertson and Dominic Solanke are among Tottenham’s substitutes.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Roberto De Zerbi said he was confident in the depth of his squad despite the changes. He said he wanted the team to show the same attitude as during the first 30 minutes against Everton, add goals and remain focused on its organisation and objective. De Zerbi described playing at Anfield as difficult but said his priority was his own team.
The Guardian notes that Liverpool have yet to beat an English opponent at Anfield this season, while Tottenham have scored no goals in four matches against top-flight opposition. The report also highlights the recent high-scoring history between the clubs, including several dramatic scorelines and late goals, although the heavily rotated lineups make the outcome difficult to predict.