Tottenham’s objective is clear before Liverpool semi-final as Ange Postecoglou waits for cavalry
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A handful of new or returning faces have lifted Tottenham's training ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool, with January signings Antonin Kinsky and Min-hyeok Yang joined by Richarlison and Mikey Moore to give Ange Postecoglou's group a more robust feel for the first time in weeks.
![[Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky]](https://static.standard.co.uk/2025/01/07/15/47/Kinsky-Cropped.png?trim=0,0,172,0&quality=75&auto=webp&width=960)
While Kinsky, the 21-year-old goalkeeper signed from Slavia Prague, is in contention to start against Liverpool and Moore could be among the subs, Richarlison is still not match-fit and Yang, 18, is not ready for meaningful minutes. The reality is that Postecoglou's squad remains stretched to the limit against the Premier League leaders, particularly with midfielders James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr suspended, and in little better state than for the 6-3 home defeat to the Reds on December 22.
"No, not a great deal has changed," said Postecoglou, who expects to be without 10 first-team players to injuries, illness or suspension. Postecoglou has poured over the home drubbing by Arne Slot's side two-and-a-half weeks ago, using the display as "a reference point" to plan for what feels like a hugely significant occasion in Spurs' difficult season.
The Australian felt his side did some things "really well" and others "really poorly", but above all he wants his side to handle the big moments better. Postecoglou was most frustrated by Liverpool's third goal in first-half stoppage-time, a few minutes after Maddison's canny strike halved the deficit and undeservedly dragged Spurs back into the contest.
