Liverpool boss Arne Slot delighted to reach cup final but focused on next match - The Reds overturned a first-leg deficit with a convincing 4-0 victory in the Anfield return on Thursday.

Arne Slot has confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Thursday night’s Carabao Cup meeting with Tottenham. The defender asked to be withdrawn following a strain as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 2-0 on Saturday to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

Liverpool face a crucial Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, with Arne Slot’s side looking to overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in North London. The Dutchman addressed the media ahead of the tie, outlining his tactical philosophy, squad decisions, and the challenge posed by Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs.