Tottenham Hotspur face Liverpool in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final showdown.

Tottenham

Liverpool

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For Postecoglou's promises to be realized, Tottenham must improve drastically from their 6-3 defeat to Liverpool just before Christmas, which exposed defensive issues and compounded by injuries and illnesses. They suffered another loss to Newcastle United over the weekend, leaving them 12th and 10 points off the top six, with just one point from the last four games.

Spurs will aim to bounce back against Tamworth in the FA Cup and use the EFL Cup semi-final to build momentum for the upcoming North London derby. Postecoglou’s main focus will now be on winning silverware, as Spurs have not lifted a major trophy since 2008. A semi-final appearance this season, after knocking out both Manchester clubs, is a positive sign, and a fifth EFL Cup title is within reach.

Liverpool, the current EFL Cup holders and Premier League leaders, have been strong in this competition, with 10 wins in total. They’ve faced tough opposition in every round, including a recent 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Despite the draw, they maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League and are on track for another strong season, aiming for a second league title in five years.