Tottenham predicted lineup vs Liverpool - Carabao Cup | OneFootball

Tottenham have a one-goal lead to protect when they travel to Anfield for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool.

An impressive victory in the first leg courtesy of Lucas Bergvall's late strike has seen Spurs put one foot in this year's final, but they still have an almighty challenge on their hands as they aim to reach Wembley Stadium and lift a first trophy since 2008.

Liverpool are Europe's most form side and have an excellent record of turning around difficult positions at Anfield in knockout ties. The injury-stricken Lilywhites must fight for their lives to secure their spot in the showpiece event.

Defensive absentees continue to derail Ange Postecoglou's plans but he's also without an array of players in the forward line, including star striker and ex-Liverpool man Dominic Solanke. The Australian will be able to call upon new signings Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, however.

Here is how Spurs could line up at Anfield.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Liverpool (4-3-3)

Spurs secured a much-needed weekend win to boost confidence / Ryan Pierse/GettyImages

GK: Antonin Kinsky - The January recruit made an immediate impact on his debut during the first leg, serving up an impressive performance that saw him win the Player of the Match award. He could be even busier at Anfield.

RB: Pedro Porro - Everyone is aware of the Spaniard's creative flair and exceptional distribution from right-back, but his defensive insecurities could be exposed by the in-form Cody Gakpo on Thursday night.

CB: Kevin Danso - With Micky van de Ven unlikely to feature and Radu Dragusin out for the rest of the season, recent signing Danso could make his Spurs debut. The bulky Austrian shone at Lens and will be aiming to make a positive first impression.

CB: Ben Davies - The experienced defender will have to forge a new partnership with Danso until Spurs' first-choice centre-halves return to the fold. Keeping Luis Diaz and Co. quiet will be no easy feat - as evidenced by Tottenham's 6-3 defeat to the Reds in December.

LB: Djed Spence - One of the standout performers of Premier League Gameweek 24, Spence has to follow up a challenging assignment against Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo with the near impossible task of silencing Mohamed Salah.

CM: Pape Matar Sarr - The midfielder scored the clinching second for Spurs from the bench on Sunday afternoon and could be thrown into the starting XI ahead of Lucas Bergvall to provide extra defensive cover.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur - Spurs' recent malaise has been no fault of Bentancur, with the Uruguayan always proving a classy operator in the engine room for the Lilywhites.

CM: Yves Bissouma - Bissouma helped Tottenham earn a rare clean sheet in the first leg, shielding the back four effectively in north London. He will need to do the same on Merseyside in front of a raucous Anfield crowd.

RW: Dejan Kulusevski - Tottenham's star performer this season, Kulusevski even impressed with a goal in the hefty defeat to Liverpool six weeks ago. Arne Slot will need to devise a special plan to stifle the Swede.

ST: Richarlison - The former Everton striker often takes up the role of pantomime villain on visits to Anfield but he did score and assist on his most recent trip to the venue. January loan signing Tel could relieve him of his duties during Thursday's affair.

LW: Son Heung-min - Spurs' talisman is not enjoying the most prolific season of his career but he remains a devastating footballer on his day. He will be aiming to cause Liverpool deputy Conor Bradley nightmares following Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury.