Liverpool's journey to retain the Carabao Cup continued on Wednesday with a 2-1 triumph over Southampton on the road.
Arne Slot decided to rest key players Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, fielding a rotated squad for the match, ensuring his team were well-rested for Sunday's clash against Tottenham. The Reds are eager to secure a win against Ange Postecoglu's inconsistent side as they aim to stay ahead of Chelsea in the Premier League standings.
But what changes might Slot make for the game? The Carabao Cup has provided the Reds boss with a double advantage this week. Andy Robertson served his suspension for the red card he received against Fulham last Saturday, making him available for selection against Tottenham.
Kostas Tsimikas also managed to play 45 minutes in his comeback from injury, bolstering Liverpool's left-back options. Van Dijk is expected to return to the starting line-up after being rested midweek, with Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah vying for a spot beside him.
Ibrahima Konate remains sidelined due to injury. Trent Alexander-Arnold should be fit for selection at right-back after playing 45 minutes against Southampton, with Conor Bradley still out of action.
In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, and Dominik Szoboszlai are all set to be in contention for the Spurs match after getting a well-deserved rest against Southampton. In particular, Gravenberch needed a breather due to an intense schedule. Alexis Mac Allister, Harvey Elliott and Wataru Endo - who all put on a stellar show against Southampton - are other options that Slot can consider.
Forward Diogo Jota, who came off the bench to score a crucial equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Fulham, made another appearance against Southampton. The Portuguese striker could potentially start against Spurs if he hasn't suffered any setbacks from his return to action this week.
Darwin Nunez, who found the back of the net against the Saints, will also vie for the central striker position. Cody Gakpo will compete with Luis Diaz for the left wing spot, as the latter was given a rest on Wednesday. Mohamed Salah is likely to start on the right, but Slot will have been encouraged by Federico Chiesa's energetic cameo from the bench against Southampton.