Terrible news has just been announced for Tottenham this before the big match against Liverpool.. Big problems for Postecoglou. Advantage Liverpool ✅️
Tottenham Grapples with Injury Setbacks Ahead of Carabao Cup Clash
Tottenham Hotspur is facing a growing injury dilemma at a pivotal moment, as they aim to end their 17-year trophy drought. With their crucial Carabao Cup encounter approaching, the team had hoped for a healthier squad.
Manager Ange Postecoglou shared injury updates via tottenhamhotspur.com, highlighting the club’s cautious approach:
*”Both Micky [Van de Ven] and [Cristian] Romero require careful management. While Micky managed to complete the [Europa League] match, he doesn’t yet feel prepared for the high intensity of the Premier League. The same applies to Romero.
“Losing Radu [Dragusin] for the remainder of the season is a major setback for both him and the team. My priority is to ensure our injured players train properly and return only when they are fully fit, minimizing any risk of setbacks.”*
In addition to Van de Ven and Romero, other sidelined players include Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, and Brennan Johnson.
Despite these setbacks, Spurs will gain a boost from the availability of recent signings Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, both of whom are expected to play a role in the upcoming fixture.
Injury Concerns and Liverpool’s Determination
Tottenham’s injury issues add extra tension to the second-leg clash at Anfield, especially after the controversy surrounding Lucas Bergvall’s decisive goal in the first leg.
The atmosphere on Thursday is expected to be intense, with Liverpool eager to overturn the deficit. While Postecoglou’s cautious stance suggests he wants to protect his players, it is unusual for someone to be deemed fit for a Europa League match but not the Premier League, leaving room for surprise inclusions in the squad.
One of the biggest concerns for Spurs is the potential absence of Van de Ven, whose defensive presence is crucial. Interestingly, given recent speculation linking him to a move to Merseyside, his presence would have added an intriguing subplot to the game. However, that storyline may have to wait for another occasion.
For now, Liverpool will be focused on avoiding further injuries and securing their spot in what could be Arne Slot’s
first Wembley final.
