We host Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday evening.
The Premier League leaders have seen off three top-flight sides in West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton to reach this stage, while we’ve defeated Coventry City, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Following Wednesday’s game, we’ll reconvene at Anfield on 6 February for the second leg.
Here’s all the key info you need to know ahead of this week’s initial meeting…
What time is kick-off against Liverpool?
Wednesday’s match starts at 8pm UK time.
How can I watch the game?
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Live text and audio commentary, stats, live photos and more can be found via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app.
You can also keep fully up-to-date before, during and after the match via the live feed on the app.
Video highlights will be available on SPURSPLAY on Thursday.
New goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is available for selection after joining us from Slavia Prague over the weekend.
Midfielders James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr will miss Wednesday’s game through suspension, though, after each picking up two yellow cards in the competition so far.
Rodrigo Bentancur is available again after serving a one-match ban for an accumulation of yellow cards against Newcastle United at the weekend while young attacking midfielder Mikey Moore could be involved in the matchday squad after missing several weeks of action through illness.
Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Tuesday at his pre-match press conference that Radu Dragusin has recovered from the illness that forced him off at half-time against Newcastle while Archie Gray and Dejan Kulusevski are feeling better after illness issues of their own. Fraser Forster (also illness) returned to training on Tuesday, the Head Coach confirmed.
Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert and Richarlison remain sidelined.
As for Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai is a doubt through illness while Joe Gomez remains out with a hamstring injury.
Who is the referee?
Stuart Attwell will take charge of Wednesday night’s match.
Lee Betts and Constantine Hatzidakis will serve as assistant referees, with Tim Robinson as the fourth official.
VAR will be in use, with Paul Tierney and assistant Timothy Wood handling those duties.
Wednesday’s match includes the first use of in-stadium VAR announcements in English football. As part of the trial, referees will announce, over the stadium public address system, the final decision following a visit to the VAR pitchside monitor, or upon the conclusion of factual matters such as accidental handball by a goalscorer or offside judgements. Only the final decision will be announced in the stadium.
We’ll be wearing our home kit as usual, featuring Lilywhite shirts with navy blue sleeves, navy blue shorts and white socks.
Liverpool will wear all red.
Our goalkeeper will be in yellow, with the visitors’ custodian in an all-black strip.
What will the weather conditions be like?
It’s due to be a cold, wet night in north London on Wednesday. Sleet is forecast in the evening with temperatures at around two degrees.
How can I get the matchday programme and what’s included?
Heung-Min Son is the cover star and subject of our exclusive main feature interview in Wednesday night’s programme. Available at the usual £4, copies can be purchased around the stadium or online here for delivery direct to your door.
What is the travel information if I’m going to the game?
Travel information for those attending the Liverpool match can be found here.
