Ange Postecoglou has provided the latest Tottenham team news ahead of Spurs' Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Liverpool.

The Lilywhites welcome to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday for what is a welcome break from action. Spurs have not won in four league fixtures but have performed well in the League Cup this campaign, beating Coventry City, Manchester City and Manchester United to reach this stage of the competition.

Ahead of the clash, . Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the Australian said: "Net wise I still think we're down.

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"Bentancur back but we lose Maddison and Sarr [due to suspension]. Mikey [Moore] potentially could be back on the bench. Everyone from the weekend certainly feels better. Radu is better and Archie. Deki (Dejan Kulusevski) was a bit under the weather but he should be fine."

James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr are suspended for the match because they have already picked up two yellow cards in the Carabao Cup this campaign. They will be available for the second leg in February, however. Rodrigo Bentancur is available once again, though, after he served a one-match suspension during Saturday's Premier League meeting with Newcastle United.

who joined Spurs in a £12.5million deal from Slavia Prague, could start against the Reds. Postecoglou said: "We'll see. He arrived Sunday and he's had a couple of days' of training. He's obviously registered to play."

Elsewhere, Richarlison continues his recovery from injury but is not ready to face Liverpool. The Brazilian has not played since the beginning of November and Postecoglou insists the club are taking their time with the 27-year-old. The Spurs boss said: "With what happened before, the whole plan for him was to get a solid couple of weeks of training and next week should be his second week."

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