Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur – Predicted lineup and team news

Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in a Carabao Cup third-round match at Anfield on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Manager Andoni Iraola aims to secure his first domestic cup win since taking charge this summer, bringing Liverpool closer to an 11th League Cup triumph. The Reds, who have been playing nearly every two to three days for a week, need to manage their squad's workload carefully heading into a similarly intense October schedule.

Liverpool has confirmed that Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, and Giovanni Leoni will miss this match due to long-term injuries. Joe Gomez is back in training after a pre-season muscle injury and is available for selection, allowing Iraola to potentially rest Virgil van Dijk for the first time this season. Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to start in goal, replacing Alisson, and is expected to be supported by several changes in the lineup following their flat performance against Fulham.

Trey Nyoni is anticipated to join midfield, possibly alongside Alexis Mac Allister, while Wataru Endo could debut in the season as a center-back, and Cody Gakpo may lead the attack.