What Liverpool’s Destruction Of Tottenham Really Taught Us… | OneFootball

By Aiden Gharibian

Liverpool have just trounced Tottenham Hotspur 4–0 in the second leg of their Carabao Cup tie, completing the two-legged affair in dominant fashion. Goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk sealed the victory for Liverpool, overturning Tottenham Hotspur’s 1–0 advantage from the first leg. Liverpool are on their way to Wembley, where they have the opportunity to make their Carabao Cup dreams come true for the second year in a row. Liverpool were heavy favourites entering this fixture tonight, and after their performance, it’s clear to see why. Liverpool’s underlying statistics — 26 shots, 10 on target, 64% possession, and 3.72 xG — demonstrate that this dominant performance was anything but a fluke. From this showing, it’s safe to say head coach Arne Slot will be pleased with his side’s performance. However, one key takeaway from tonight’s match could prove crucial for the remainder of Liverpool’s season.

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This key takeaway was not only highlighted by tonight’s performance, but it also served as a prime example of how Liverpool’s squad depth can propel them to success this season. With differing opinions over Liverpool’s net spend last summer and January, it remains an ongoing debate whether Liverpool should have signed more players with only Federico Chiesa entering the door. The truth is Arne Slot has made the absolute most of his squad depth, as he was able to rest crucial players such as Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, and Alexis Mac Allister in today’s fixture while putting together an unbelievable starting XI. Most of Liverpool’s bench options would likely start for Tottenham, as proved by a lively cameo from Diogo Jota and an assist by Alexis Mac Allister.

As long as the majority of Liverpool players can stay fit for the rest of the season, their dreams of obtaining major silverware can stay alive. The quality of this squad is undeniable, as even a brilliant performance from Liverpool’s star man, Mohamed Salah, was nearly overshadowed by standout displays from the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Conor Bradley. The common criticism of Liverpool’s over-reliance on Mohamed Salah is quickly being put to bed, with brilliant defensive displays, midfield masterclasses, and various forwards stepping up for the Reds. With standout performances from Curtis Jones and Conor Bradley, Liverpool barely felt the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister today.

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This truly was a demolition job of the highest proportions, and The Reds booked their place in another Wembley final in some style!

Newcastle United will provide a more than worthy advisory in the March final but for Slot’s side it’s hard to dismiss the fact that this presents a huge opportunity to put some early silverware in the cabinet.