Liverpool Knock Tottenham Out of Carabao Cup Despite Gallagher Goal
Tottenham are out of the Carabao Cup after Liverpool won on Wednesday, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scoring to send Andoni Iraola’s side through.
What we know
- Connor Gallagher’s header was Tottenham’s only goal despite Roberto De Zerbi’s team producing 17 attempts.
- Spurs have still not scored in the Premier League this season, with their problems in front of goal continuing into the cup defeat.
- De Zerbi said his players must take more shots and be more accurate when clear chances arrive.
- The Tottenham manager felt the result was harsh after his side’s pressure, but accepted his team must emerge stronger from what he called an unlucky spell.
- He also criticised the defending for Liverpool’s first two goals, saying Spurs failed to deal with the opening strike properly and should have been tighter to Gakpo.
- De Zerbi cited matches against Newcastle, Everton and Nottingham as other recent games in which he believes Tottenham have not had the rub of the green.
Next step: Tottenham must respond in the Premier League
The cup exit leaves Spurs with league form as their immediate priority. De Zerbi must address both ends of the pitch before the next top-flight fixture: sharper finishing after a goalless league start, and better defensive organisation in transition.
“It is a tough moment but we have to be stronger to prepare our best for the next game,” De Zerbi said.
