Tottenham Hotspur will be without a host of key players on Wednesday when they host Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Persistent and devastating injuries have been the theme of Tottenham's grueling campaign so far, and Ange Postecoglou's options remain severely limited ahead of the visit of Liverpool. The defense has been decimated by fitness issues in recent months but there are absences throughout the squad.
Spurs desperately need to end their 17-year drought this season, and Wednesday would be an excellent opportunity to put a foot forward in the Carabao Cup final. However, they will have to contend with injuries and an excellent Liverpool squad to reach the big event.
here Tottenham Absence of players from Wednesday's match with Liverpool.
Tottenham will boast just one member of their starting five on Wednesday evening, with Pedro Porro the last man standing at right-back. elsewhere, Christian Romero, Mickey van de Ven and Ben Davies They are all absent in the heart of defence, while Udoji's fate He will be out for a long period after recently suffering a hamstring injury.
To make matters worse, Tottenham are without their main goalkeeper at the moment. William Vicar Missing since late November and his replacement Fraser Forster He also suffers from illness. Third choice Brandon Austin made his debut in the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United at the weekend.
However, Tottenham signed a new goalkeeper during the first week of the January transfer window, recruiting youngster Antonin Kinski from Slavia Prague. He is available and eligible to participate against Liverpool.
Fortunately for Postecoglou, Spurs do not have any injury problems in midfield, but they will be without her James Madison and Good rain door Wednesday evening. Both are serving one-match bans after picking up two yellow cards in the previous rounds of the Carabao Cup.
In better news, Rodrigo Bentancur has returned from the Premier League suspension that saw him miss Saturday's clash with Newcastle. He is likely to partner Yves Bissouma in the middle of the park, while teenager Lukas Bergvall could earn more minutes after starting at the weekend.
Tottenham may be keen to bring in more attacking depth during January, but they have seen previous absences Richarlison Back to training recently. The Brazilian has yet to start in the Premier League this season due to ongoing fitness issues and will miss Wednesday's match as he has not fully recovered from his hamstring problem.
The same injury sidelined the summer signing Wilson Audubert Since October, the former Burnley striker will miss the visit of Liverpool. However, young people Mickey Moore He could participate in the team after being absent since early November due to illness.
|
player |
condition |
|---|---|
|
William Vicar |
outside |
|
Fraser Forster |
doubt |
|
Mickey van de Ven |
outside |
|
Christian Romero |
outside |
|
Ben Davies |
outside |
|
Udoji's fate |
outside |
|
James Madison |
hanging |
|
Good rain door |
hanging |
|
Richarlison |
outside |
|
Wilson Audubert |
outside |
|
Mickey Moore |
doubt |
