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The defender makes his first appearance of the season after recovering from injury as Andoni Iraola makes 10 changes, with only Ronald Araujo retaining a place in the XI from the weekend draw with Fulham.

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Fixture: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur

Competition: EFL Cup

Kick-off: 20:00 UK time

Roberto De Zerbi makes eight changes to the team that started Saturday evening's 0-0 draw with Everton.

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and confirmed lineups ahead of Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Liverpool’s hunt for a new sporting director could reportedly lead them to a late hijack of a proposed Tottenham Hotspur deal, as the Reds continue to eye a replacement for Richard Hughes.

Christophe Dugarry has taken aim at Roberto De Zerbi, questioning whether the Italian is equipped for a job of Tottenham’s size and suggesting his contract is a heist.

There will not be a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in operation for the game at Anfield. In the Carabao Cup, the VAR generally only comes into operation from the semi-finals onwards.

Liverpool will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 season when they host Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Anfield on Tuesday night.