The captain and his Reds teammates are looking to reverse the 1-0 first-leg defeat they suffered on the road last month and progress to the competition's showpiece at Wembley once more.
In his column in the matchday programme, the No.4 writes: "There are certain games which will always get the blood pumping as a player and a semi-final under the lights at Anfield against a very good team is definitely one of those.
"We understand the challenge we face against Tottenham Hotspur. The league table tells us they have not had the best of times recently, but this is a team that has a lot of very good players, and there is absolutely no chance that we will underestimate them.
"We were all disappointed with the way the first leg ended. That was a really frustrating night for us, but I said after the game that it was only half-time in the tie and that we would do everything we could to be ready for the second leg. Now it's here and we are excited to get going.
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"We have done well since that defeat in north London, negotiating some really tough fixtures well and keeping our focus and momentum going. Saturday's win over Bournemouth was a big one, an important one, and one we had to work really hard for.
"We knew beforehand that it would be a tough game given the run of form they have been on lately, and I want to give big credit to them for the way they pushed us all the way, even with all the injuries they had.
"For us to come away with a clean sheet and with the three points at a place like that was very satisfying, and shows the levels we must maintain in the coming games.
"As I have said many times before, this game is all about consistency, about showing up every day, every week. If you do that, and if you continue to work hard and stay calm and humble, and treat every opponent with the utmost respect, then you can be successful."
Van Dijk continues: "We effectively start the game a goal down, against a team that has attacking players that can really hurt you, so it is going to take a very good performance from us if we are to secure our place at Wembley. That's the primary aim, of course.
"I've spoken previously about the wonderful memories the Carabao Cup has given us – and me personally – in recent years, and we would all love to make some more.
"We are all desperate to be in next month's final. Hopefully, with a strong performance and with your incredible support behind us, we can make it another memorable Anfield night."