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Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham Hotspur will now turn to their attentions to the Carabao Cup and a clash with Liverpool.

The Lilywhites are travelling to Anfield on Tuesday night as they look to progress into the next round.

This season has not been great for Spurs so far, but a chance to knock a team like Liverpool out of a domestic cup can be a real confidence booster.

The N17 outfit have been struggling to score goals, and De Zerbi will be looking to set his team up to cause damage against Andoni Iraola's outfit.

After the 0-0 draw against Everton, Spurs are certain to make plenty of changes.

De Zerbi has already confirmed that he will "play with all other players", so with that in mind, Tottenham News predicts how Spurs could line up.

Will Martin Dubravka start for Tottenham?

If there was anytime for Martin Dubravka to be selected over Antonin Kinsky, now would be the moment.

The cup matches are the ideal situation for the back-up shot-stopper to get a chance, and De Zerbi could opt for Dubravka this time.

In the backline, Marcos Senesi could come in for Micky van de Ven, with Tosin Adarabioyo likely to partner him.

Archie Gray could remain at right-back, with Andy Robertson possibly continuing on the left against his former club.

Spurs will certainly be delighted to have the Scotsman on their side this time around. As per Transfermarkt, Robertson has won 14 of his 23 appearances against Tottenham.

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How does Roberto De Zerbi solve Tottenham's attacking woes?

In the middle of the pitch, De Zerbi certainly has plenty of options to choose from.

With Liverpool likely to have more possession at home, as Sofascore has them at a 60.3 per cent average so far, Conor Gallagher's legs could be a useful tool.

Sandro Tonali impressed against Everton and may be asked to return to the starting lineup.

De Zerbi could look to utilise Lucas Bergvall in the number 10 role, with Mateus Fernandes rotated out in that case.

Out wide, Mohammed Kudus may start his first game of the season on the right.

Meanwhile, Mathys Tel is one of the few options for De Zerbi out on the left and could return to the fold.

Omar Marmoush may lead the line, with De Zerbi having the likes of Savio to bring off the bench against a tired Liverpool defence.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Liverpool: Dubravka; Robertson, Senesi, Adarabioyo, Gray; Gallagher, Tonali, Tel, Bergvall, Kudus; Marmoush.

De Zerbi needs to overcome Tottenham record at Anfield

Anfield is one of Tottenham's worst venues in the Premier League, with the Lilywhites on a barren streak in L4.

Spurs have not won in the last 17 matches in all competitions at Anfield

While the last victory came back in the 2010-2011 season. So De Zerbi has plenty to overcome on Tuesday.

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