If there’s ever a game that defines a season for Spurs, it’s this one. Tomorrow’s EFL Cup semifinal second leg is make-or-break for Ange Postecoglou’s side. Holding a narrow one-goal advantage over Liverpool, Spurs are just 90 minutes away from their first cup final since 2021. With silverware in sight, they’ll be desperate to finish the job and take a massive step toward ending their long trophy drought.
Spurs head into this massive showdown with a slender one-goal advantage, courtesy of Lucas Bergvall’s late strike in the first leg. But how much will that lead matter? Well, that’s the big question. Tomorrow’s clash at Anfield could be Tottenham’s golden opportunity to finally end their 17-year wait for silverware. An entire generation of Spurs fans has never seen their club lift a trophy—but that could change this season. However, to make it happen, Ange Postecoglou’s men need to be at their absolute best because history isn’t on their side. Spurs haven’t won at Anfield since 2011, and they’ve endured some painful nights there. But with back-to-back wins under their belt, they arrive in confident mood, knowing they’re just one step away from a long-overdue final.
However, standing in Spurs' way is arguably the most in-form team in Europe. Despite trailing by a goal, Liverpool are still the clear favorites to reach the final. Arne Slot’s high-intensity, possession-based attacking football has dismantled teams all season—and Spurs were one of their victims. Back in December, the Reds ran riot in North London, smashing six past Tottenham in a ruthless display. At times, it looked like men against boys. Unsurprisingly, Spurs took a more cautious approach in their second meeting, but now, with the famous Kop roaring them on, Liverpool will back themselves to turn this tie around. The odds are stacked in their favor and heavily against Spurs, but in knockout football, anything can happen. So, who will rise to the occasion and book their place in the final?
Date: 7th February 2025
Time: 1:30 AM (IST)
Stadium: Anfield
Location: Liverpool, England
Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo.
Kinsky; Pedro Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bergvall, Bissouma, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son.
Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool)
Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spurs), Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Djed Spence (Spurs)
Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski (Spurs), Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Luis Diaz (Liverpool), Son Heung-Min (Spurs)
Choice 1: Mohamed Salah (C), Luis Diaz (VC)
Choice 2: Son Heung-Min (C), Dejan Kulusevski (VC)
The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.
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