Tottenham Hit by Injury Crisis Ahead of Carabao Cup Clash
Tottenham Hotspur are facing a major injury crisis at a pivotal moment in their season, just as they look to end their 17-year wait for silverware. Ahead of their crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool, manager Ange Postecoglou provided a squad update, revealing key fitness concerns.
Postecoglou’s Injury Update
Speaking via tottenhamhotspur.com, Postecoglou addressed the state of his squad:
“With Micky [Van de Ven] and [Cristian] Romero, we need to be cautious. Micky got through the [Europa League] game fine, but he doesn’t feel quite ready for the intensity of the Premier League. The same goes for Romero.”
“Losing Radu [Dragusin] for the rest of the season is really disappointing for him and for us. My decision is to avoid taking risks with these guys, keeping them in training to ensure they are fully ready without further setbacks.”
Beyond those names, Tottenham are also monitoring the fitness of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, and Brennan Johnson.
However, there is some good news—recent signings Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel are available and expected to feature.
Liverpool Looking to Take Advantage
Spurs’ injury woes add further intrigue to an already tense tie, especially after the controversy surrounding Lucas Bergvall’s winning goal in the first leg. Liverpool, trailing 1-0 on aggregate, will be eager to capitalize on Tottenham’s defensive absences and overturn the deficit at Anfield.
The biggest potential blow for Spurs is the absence of Van de Ven. His defensive ability has been crucial for Tottenham this season, and with rumors linking him to a future move to Liverpool, his absence will be felt even more in this high-stakes clash.
With Wembley within reach, both teams will be desperate for victory. Spurs will hope their injury-hit squad can hold firm, while Liverpool see an opportunity to turn the tie in their favor and give manager Arne Slot his first shot at silverware.
