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Arne Slot makes changes in defence

Trent Alexander-Arnold drops to the bench as Liverpool takes on Tottenham in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg in north London.

Having both available gives Arne Slot options, particularly at right-back. Alexander-Arnold was heavily criticised for his display against United and he does not start here, as Bradley comes into the side.

Jarell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas also come into the defence, but it is otherwise largely a first-choice lineup named by Arne Slot.

Dominik Szoboszlai missed Sunday's game due to illness and is absent once again. Joe Gomez is the only injured player following the hamstring injury he suffered against West Ham in late December.

Darwin Nunez was booked against United and will miss Liverpool’s next Premier League match, but is available here.

He is only on the bench though, as Diogo Jota comes into the side to lead the line.

Liverpool XI : Alisson, Bradley, Quansah, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Jota

Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Elliott, Diaz, Nunez, Chiesa

Time and date: 8pm GMT on Wednesday 8 January 2025

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports