The second Carabao Cup semifinal kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 8 with Liverpool taking on Tottenham Hotspur in north London.
The league leaders look to replicate Newcastle United's result against Arsenal with the Magpies taking a two goal lead on aggregate back home. Liverpool come into the semifinal on the back of a disappointing draw against Manchester United. After rallying for two goals in the second half to take a 2–1 lead, Amad Diallo's 80th minute goal rescued a point for the visitors. It was a missed opportunity for the Reds to extend their lead atop the Premier League, but the semifinal represents a moment to move ever closer to lifting silverware in Arne Slot's first season.
Dominik Szoboszlai is a doubt to start the game after Arne Slot confirmed in his pre-match press conference that the Hungarian was suffering from illness. Joe Gomez is also recovering from a hamstring injury leaving the Reds light in defense.
Given Liverpool and Tottenham's form coming into the first leg, the Reds should be favored to get a result heading back to Anfield.
Here's how Liverpool could look for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal.
