Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Carabao Cup

After a shocking draw against Manchester United, Liverpool look to take one step toward Wembley Stadium.

Mohamed Salah (left) and Cody Gakpo (right) scored last time out and should start once again. / IMAGO/NurPhoto

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.

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Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)

GK: Caoimhin Kelleher—After filling in admirably for Alisson, Kelleher returns to the lineup as the cup keeper.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold—Alexander-Arnold had a poor showing against Manchester United, but Wednesday's semifinal provides a perfect opportunity to bounce back.

CB: Jarell Quansah—Given Ibrahima Konate's surprise inclusion against Manchester United and Joe Gomez's hamstring injury, Quansah should start as Slot looks to maintain his defense's overall fitness.

CB: Virgil van Dijk—The captain will have his defense ready to bounce back from the United draw.

LB: Konstantinos Tsimikas—Tsimikas comes into the side after Robertson started last time out.

CM: Ryan Gravenberch—Gravenberch should start, but could be an early substitute if things go Liverpool's way early.

CM: Alexis Mac Allister—The Argentine partners Gravenberch creating one of the most dynamic pivots in England.

RW: Mohamed Salah—Another goal last time out, Salah continues to be Liverpool's talisman.

AM: Curtis Jones—Arne Slot will have to rely on Jones again after casting doubt on Dominik Szoboszlai's availability.

LW: Cody Gakpo—Gakpo scored against United and continues to improve under Slot.

ST: Luis Díaz—Díaz was substituted in the 60th minute against United so he should be ready to start again.

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