Liverpool vs Tottenham

Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Tuesday, 15 September in the League Cup Round of 32. With both clubs enduring stuttering starts to their respective domestic campaigns and managing extensive casualty lists, this 61,276-capacity arena will witness heavily altered sides desperate to find a spark.

Extensive Injury Lists for Both Sides

Between them, Andoni Iraola and Roberto De Zerbi could be missing up to 11 first-team players. Tottenham travel without new signing Sandro Tonali, who picked up a knock following their goalless draw with Everton. Pedro Porro continues to struggle with a muscular issue, while long-term absentees Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, and Dejan Kulusevski remain unavailable.

For the hosts, defensive options are severely depleted. Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are sidelined with knee injuries, while forwards Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike will play no part. Cody Gakpo, who managed 30 minutes against Fulham, is carrying a groin issue and is highly unlikely to be risked against the club that heavily pursued him in the summer transfer window.

Iraola and De Zerbi Look to Youth and Fringe Players

With the physical demands of Iraola’s system taking their toll, the Liverpool boss admitted his squad suffered from a "lack of freshness" over the weekend. As a result, Giorgi Mamardashvili is confirmed to start in goal for his first competitive minutes of the season. Joe Gomez is also fit and available after returning to training, while highly-rated youngsters Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas, and Rio Ngumoha are pushing for starts.