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Liverpool XI vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

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Schooler, A. (2026, September 15). Liverpool XI vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fc-xi-vs-tottenham-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-carabao-cup-b1296916.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-15 · by Andy Schooler

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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed that Joe Gomez will be available for the Carabao Cup match against Tottenham despite his earlier muscle strain injury. The lineup is expected to include several young players like Wataru Endo, Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni, and Lewis Koumas, although Bradley Barcola might also get a starting spot based on recent form. The match is scheduled for 8pm BST on September 15 at Anfield.
Written by AI on 2026-09-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On September 15, 2026, Liverpool defeated Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup at Anfield. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a crucial goal late in the match to secure Liverpool's victory. Meanwhile, Arsenal cruised past Ipswich with a 4-2 win, featuring an impressive performance by 16-year-old Max Dowman who scored his first senior goal. Both matches highlighted the strength of Arsenal and Liverpool compared to Tottenham, as Arsenal won despite fielding mostly second-choice players.

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Iraola PERSON · 3× Reds ORG · 3× Andoni Iraola PERSON · 1× England GPE · 1× Fulham GPE · 1× Japanese NORP · 1× Joe PERSON · 1× Rio Ngumoha PERSON · 1× Trey Nyoni PERSON · 1× Wataru Endo PERSON · 1×

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The England international defender is yet to play this season due to a muscle strain picked up during pre-season, but Andoni Iraola has confirmed the defender would be available for the third-round tie at Anfield.
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🔮 The England international defender is yet to play this season due to a muscle strain picked up during pre-season, but Andoni Iraola has confirmed the defender would be available for the third-round tie at Anfield.
2026-09-15 · Evening Standard
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Claims (9 extracted, 2 hedged)

The England international defender is yet to play this season due to a muscle strain picked up during pre-season, but Andoni Iraola has confirmed the defender would be available for the third-round tie at Anfield. asserted
defender → play → Anfield
Speaking on Monday, the Reds’ boss said: “Joe is training with the team and is available for tomorrow. asserted
Joe → speak → tomorrow
It's a matter of deciding how much he can play.” asserted
he → decide → much
That won’t be the only change to the Reds’ lineup with Iraola hinting that “we will see tomorrow players we haven't seen”. asserted
we → hint → players
The Japanese midfielder is yet to make it onto the pitch this season but has been an unused substitute. asserted
midfielder → make → pitch
Rio Ngumoha looks a likely starter after he came on during the second half against Fulham, while fellow youngsters Trey Nyoni and Lewis Koumas could both make their first starts of the campaign following recent sub roles. uncertain
Nyoni → look → roles
However, if Iraola opts for more experience and wants to give his new signings more game-time, Bradley Barcola could make his third start in a week. uncertain
Barcola → opt → week
With Hugo Ekitike still out injured, Alexander Isak is the Reds’ only senior striking option, although Cody Gakpo can operate through the middle. asserted
Gakpo → operate → middle
Conor Bradley won’t be involved although Iraola did report he has now begun working with the ball following his knee surgery. asserted
he → involve → surgery
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