Kenny: The way Liverpool played against Spurs was only just below the way they played against Barcelona in the famous 4-0 win. They were strong, the passing was sublime, the movement sublime, and every player gave 100%. That game is what I want to see every week.

Liverpool tonight meet Tottenham in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with Curtis Jones and Conor Bradley both starting. The Reds trail Spurs by one goal following last month’s defeat in north London, although Arne Slot’s side will surely be confident about their chances of reaching Wembley.

Postecoglou was asked about the France Under-21 international’s long-term future before Tottenham’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool on Thursday. “He’ll be a Tottenham player,” Postecoglou said.

Ange Postecoglou persuaded Tel to join Tottenham on deadline day, and may need to drop the French 19-year-old into his starting XI for Thursday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Anfield

Liverpool overwhelmed Tottenham Hotspur, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals.