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Spurs Seek Goals at Anfield Amidst Injury Woes
15 Sep
Summary
- Spurs face Liverpool in Carabao Cup, winless in 17 visits to Anfield.
- Dominic Solanke, a £55m signing, struggles to find scoring form.
- De Zerbi expresses strong belief in Solanke despite recent struggles.
Tottenham is set to visit Liverpool for a Carabao Cup third-round clash, confronting a challenging record of 17 winless visits to Anfield and an inability to score league goals there. The team's persistent goalscoring issue remains a focal point, with manager Roberto De Zerbi publicly backing striker Dominic Solanke.
Solanke, who joined Tottenham for £55 million after a prolific spell with Bournemouth, has struggled to find the net consistently. De Zerbi acknowledged the player's sensitivity and his need for confidence, expressing firm belief in Solanke's ability to score 10-15 goals. He recalled Solanke's impressive performance against his Brighton team in September 2023 as evidence of his potential.
De Zerbi is employing various strategies to boost team morale and performance, including team dinners and intensive video analysis sessions. Training has focused on attacking crosses and regaining possession in the final third, with players voluntarily engaging in extra shooting practice. The manager stressed the importance of mental strength and belief in the team's decisions.
The squad faces several personnel issues for the Liverpool match. Sandro Tonali is out with a knock, Pedro Porro remains sidelined, but Destiny Udogie is available. Richarlison will not feature despite eligibility. Players like Marcos Senesi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, and Mathys Tel are in contention for starting spots, while James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus are also unavailable for selection.
