Jurgen Klopp left the helm of Liverpool this summer, and it was expected that the Reds would be on the decline, that it would take time to adapt to Arne Slot’s system. However, the team from Anfield is playing fantastically and is having a perfect season so far. The legendary club is still in contention for all four trophies.They are the Premier League leaders, directly qualified for the Champions League round of 16, still in the hunt for the FA Cup crown, and are closest to a trophy in the English League Cup.🔴 LIVERPOOL vs TOTTENHAM ⚪️Carabao Cup semi-final today! Postecoglou’s side have a 1-0 advantage. Winner plays Newcastle in the final! 🏆👀 pic.twitter.com/IeN89dim6J— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 6, 2025 This competition may be the least valued on the Island, but the allure of Wembley always attracts teams, especially when reaching the final, and Liverpool is one step away from the final. On their way to the trophy and a duel at the London ‘beauty’ stands the struggling Tottenham this season.In the first leg of the semi-final, the Spurs won 1-0, so today (23:00) Mohamed Salah and his teammates will be chasing the advantage of the team from the northwest part of the British capital.Tottenham sees this as a big chance for a trophy, as they are struggling terribly in the Premier League, but they have the opportunity to fight for a cup in the Europa League, where they are one of the favorites. In the final, Newcastle has already qualified for Wembley and will play for their first trophy in 70 years. In the two-legged semi-final, Arsenal was crushed with an aggregate score of 4-0 (2-0 in both legs).Magpies’ flight to the final can’t be stopped! Sorry Arsenal, Newcastle have a trophy to win!Slot confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be in the team tonight. He had to leave the field in Bournemouth on Sunday in the 70th minute, with Conor Bradley replacing him. The Dutchman confirmed that the injury is not serious, so it is expected that the English international will soon return to the field. His contract is expiring this summer, and rumors suggest that he is on his way to Real Madrid.Amid the brilliant results of Liverpool, with their perfect season so far, the trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts are expiring in a few months, remain under the spotlight. The Reds could lose all three key players.”We will need a big performance, and we will also need Anfield to do what it does best.” 👊Read Arne Slot’s #CarabaoCup semi-final programme notes ⤵️— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 6, 2025 Former star of the club from Anfield, John Barnes, believes that the departure of the steadfast Dutchman Van Dijk would be the biggest loss for the team. Liverpool has missed the last transfer window, just like the one before. If things are going well, there’s no reason to change, according to the former coach of AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord.”I’ve said it many times, we have a very good team. If you look at the table, I think the players have shown they deserve the trust. Now Trent is injured, but we don’t have many injuries. There was a problem with Alisson and Jota in the first part of the season, but now, before the match against Tottenham, except for Trent, I have all players available,” said Slot.Tottenham as we all want to see them! Spurs defeated the BeesTottenham is struggling, and Ange Postecoglou is still at the helm. The Australian of Greek descent has been decimated by injuries this season, particularly in defense. Ahead of the match at Anfield, the list of absentees is long – James Maddison, WIlson Odobert, Radu Dragușin, Brennan Johnson, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, Micky Van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, and Timo Werner.At the end of the winter transfer window, two major signings arrived in London: Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, both of whom are in contention for a spot in the squad at Anfield.Tel with a twist: Spurs have the buyout clauseA month ago, Tottenham defeated Liverpool 1-0 with a goal from Steven Bergwijn, assisted by Solanke in the 86th minute. Both teams played with their strongest lineups then.There will be no calculations tonight either. Liverpool has an FA Cup match against Plymouth over the weekend, followed by a Merseyside derby with Everton, making this match a priority for the Premier League leaders.Tottenham and Liverpool played a goal-fest in London at the end of last year in the Premier League, with the Reds winning 6-3.EFL CUPSemifinalWednesdayNewcastle – Arsenal 2-0 (1-0)/Murphy 19, Gordon 52/Thursday 23:00 (1.25) Liverpool (6.50) Tottenham (10.0)***odds are subject to change***
