The Carabao cup returns tonight for its third round as Liverpool takes on Tottenham in the third round in a blockbuster matchup at Anfield. Liverpool are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Fulham last weekend at home.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is unbeaten in his first five matches while Tottenham are looking to find form after a historical drought where they have gone winless in all four of their opening premier league games, and have scored no goals in the process for the first time ever in the club’s history.

This has capped a horrific start to the season for manager Roberto Di Zerbi in his first full season in charge after joining the club in March 2026 helping his side avoid relegation last season.

Former Liverpool fullback Andy Robertson returns to Anfield for the first time since making the switch to Tottenham last summer. Liverpool is the most successful club in the competition with 10 titles and have only lost to Tottenham twice in their last 20 meetings.

The Liverpool head coach has admitted that he still needs to access which players in his squad are ready to play regularly and that they are still in the process of learning when it comes to fitness.

He has confirmed that he is happy with the squad he has and that he values the players he has currently. He has also confirmed that he will give a chance to players that haven’t played as much in order to evaluate them and rotate the squad.

Liverpool boss Iraola has confirmed that Joe Gomez is back in training and available for selection and goalkeeper Allison will be given a rest as backup keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to feature in his first game under the new head coach.

Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa are all ruled out with injuries for the reds. This match poses an opportunity for a turnaround after what Liverpool boss Iraola calls a ‘step backwards’ against Fulham last weekend while emphasizing that consistency is the key to perform well.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi has confirmed that Andy Robertson is expected to start in his return to Anfield against his former team while Sandro Tonali, Pedro Porro and Dejan Kulusevski will not be available for selection due to injury.

Striker Richarlison will not be in the squad although he is fit due to his ongoing feud that has caused drama between him and the club after a failed deadline move to Everton.

Di Zerbi has expressed his desire to have a strong run in the cup competitions this year as he looks to get his first trophy at the club.