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Stuart Attwell became the first referee to announce a VAR decision live inside a stadium in England during Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool.

Dominic Solanke thought he had put the hosts ahead in the 76th minute when he capitalised on Pedro Porro's through ball before he slotted past Alisson.

However, after a lengthy VAR review, it was ruled that Solanke was ahead of Liverpool's deepest defender Trent Alexander-Arnold - and therefore the goal was ruled out.

And, as part of a new in-stadium trial of VAR announcements for both semi-finals in the Carabao Cup, Attwell subsequently revealed the reason for the goal being disallowed to the crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The official blew his whistle, before he added: 'After a review Dominic Solanke was in an offside position,' as his words sounded over the tannoy inside the ground.

There was a predictable level of frustration from the home supporters as boos rang out after the explanation.

It was announced last month that the trial was set run over both legs of the semi-finals - with Arsenal taking on Newcastle during the first leg of the other final four clash on Tuesday night.

The Magpies won the match 2-0 to shock the Gunners at the Emirates, yet no decisions were referred to VAR, meaning referee John Brooks did not have to announce any of his decisions inside the stadium.

Attwell will go down as having achieved a first in English football, with the EFL revealing ahead of the ties that referees would be required to announce the final VAR decision after taking a trip to the pitchside monitor or upon the conclusion of factual matters as part of the trial.

A full statement from the EFL explaining what would happen read: 'VAR will be in place for this season’s Carabao Cup Semi-Finals, along with the first use of in-stadium VAR announcements in English football.

'As part of the trial, referees will announce (over the stadium public address system) the final decision following a visit to the VAR pitchside monitor, or upon the conclusion of factual matters such as accidental handball by a goalscorer or offside judgements. Only the final decision will be announced in the stadium.

'In-stadium VAR announcements have already been successfully introduced in several FIFA events, including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and aim to provide greater clarity and understanding around key decisions to supporters in the stadiums and those watching from home.

'The new pilot forms part of PGMOL’s broader commitment to transparency and embracing technological advancements for the benefit of Match Officials and fans. This latest pilot has the support of the EFL and follows earlier collaboration with PGMOL in 2018 to trial VAR in EFL competitions ahead of its introduction in the Premier League.

'The trial will run over both legs of the Arsenal v Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool Semi-Final ties, with the first legs taking place at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday 7 January and at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday 8 January.'

Spurs went onto win the clash 1-0 thanks to Lucas Bergvall's late goal, which came after more good work from Solanke.

The second leg of the tie will take place at Anfield on Thursday, February 6.

Tottenham have delivered an update on Rodrigo Bentancur after the Spurs star was taken off on a stretcher in the opening stages of Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.

The Uruguayan, who has just returned from a ban, started in midfield for the game, though his night lasted just a few minutes before he hit the deck during a worrying moment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham started brightly in the game, and were setting up for an attacking corner with Bentancur in the box alongside a number of his other team-mates.

He dived to head Pedro Porro's corner, but appeared to land awkwardly, laying unmoved on the pitch as play continued, with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson forced into action.

It was then clear, though, that Bentancur would require immediate medical attention, and medics soon rushed over as players urged them to hurry and tried to attend to Bentancur.

The 27-year-old received treatment on the field for nine minutes in total as he left the field on a stretcher to the applause of both sets of fans.

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Spurs posted an update to social media at half time, revealing that Bentancur was being taken to hospital for further medical assessment.

'We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks,' the north London club posted on X.

Liverpool responded by showing support to Tottenham and the Uruguayan, posting: 'We're all thinking of you, Rodrigo. Speedy recovery.'

Bentancur had missed seven games of domestic action before returning against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. He continued to play in the Europa League.

He was handed the ban for a racist remark about Spurs team-mate and captain Son Heung-min, which he apologised for.

Tottenham appealed the decision, with the player also fined £100,000, but that was rejected and they had to make do without him for seven matches. He also recently served a Premier League suspension for yellow card accumulation.

He now, however, appears set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines again following the incident on Wednesday. It has not been made clear what the issue was.

'We're all with you, Lolo,' Spurs' official X account posted moments after he was substituted.

He left the field with 15 minutes on the clock, having initially gone down after six minutes. The substitution was not a concussion substitute - and he put his thumb up as he was taken off.

The midfielder also had a blanket placed over him and was wearing an oxygen mask, though was pictured with his eyes open.

He also put his thumb up as he was taken off, with Ange Postecoglou checking on him.

If he misses more matches, it adds to Tottenham's current injury crisis, which has seen a number of first team players miss game time.

First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been out of action since the end of November after undergoing ankle surgery, while Spurs have also been torn apart defensively.

They are currently without first-choice centre backs Sergio Romero and Micky van De Ven, while back-up option Ben Davies is also missing.

Left back Destiny Udogie, meanwhile, is expected to be out until February with a hamstring issue.

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Tottenham’s trophy drought, for anyone who has not been paying attention, is ticking on towards 17 years.

More than 6,000 days have passed since Jonathan Woodgate’s header beat Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in the days when people still thought Carabao was a kind of reindeer.

But the great trophy-laden era for Spurs, 20-odd years of hauling serious silverware from the league and FA Cup Double of 1961 and a song about the glory of the cups at White Hart Lane, ended with the UEFA Cup win in 1984.

Four complete decades since have delivered one FA Cup and two League Cups. Fewer major trophies than Everton and Leicester City.

'It’s in black and white,' as Mauricio Pochettino would say when quizzed about winning something to show for five strong years, finishing as runners-up in the Premier League and the Champions League.

The idea that Tottenham and trophies should go together is something of a misnomer.

Yes, a big club with a huge fanbase, a fabulous stadium and a swish training ground, but while they were winning those three pots in 40 years, Manchester United won 31, Chelsea 21, Liverpool 19, Manchester City 18 and Arsenal 17. That’s without messing about with Community Shields, Super Cups, etc.

Spurs are lucky anyone still considers English football to have a Big Six not a Big Five.

Desperation to compete with the elite drove them through Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte and a handbrake turn to Ange Postecoglou, fearing they lost something held dear along the way.

It cuts to the heart of the great Tottenham enigma. What matters most? Trophies or entertainment? They no longer feature Danny Blanchflower’s classic quote in the preamble to kick-off, but supporters of a certain vintage know it well.

'The great fallacy is that the game is first and last about winning,' said Blanchflower, captain of the Double winners in ‘61. 'It’s nothing of the kind. The game is about glory. It is about doing things in style, with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom.'

While failing to win trophies in pragmatic style under Mourinho and Conte, everyone agreed there must be more enjoyable ways not to win anything.

Under Postecoglou they have reclaimed a sense of adventure and restored identity. At their best they exhilarate, although from their midwinter doldrums, sunk closer to the bottom three than the top four of the Premier League and in the grip of an injury crisis and a rotten sequence of results, reasons for cheer have been hard to find.

Protest songs aimed at Daniel Levy are back in fashion and if the chairman is under fire, then the manager is a little less secure, hostage to the promise that he always wins something in his second season.

So, they could do with tangible success in one of the knockout competitions to relieve pressure and restore some faith in the plan as they go into this semi-final against Liverpool, the Premier League leaders, Carabao Cup holders and a team that scored six when they dropped into N17 last month. As my colleague Sami Mokbel reported last month, this semi-final is seen as crucial for Postecoglou's future.

His ranks were depleted when Liverpool last visited and not much better off now.

There is £12.5million goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who is 21 from Slavia Prague and could go straight in after his work permit clearance came in on Tuesday. Rodrigo Bentancur returns from a ban. Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray, who played through illness against Newcastle on Saturday, feel stronger and 17-year-old flying winger Mikey Moore is back in contention after a virus.

With James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr both suspended, however, there could be as many as 10 still missing.

These have been testing times for Postecoglou. His tense and irritable post-match manner does him no favours, but those who think he has not tried different things because his key message is he will not change his attacking policy are not looking closely.

His full backs have been reined in to accommodate the emergency in central defence and with Dragusin and Gray suffering from sickness against Newcastle on Saturday, he tweaked his usual 4-3-3 shape to provide more protection with two deep midfielders in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

It cost Maddison his place in the team and ultimately did not work as they lost again. That’s seven defeats in 14 games. Another bold call against Newcastle was to drop Son Heung-min, and it was probably with this tie against Liverpool in mind.

Son has not been at his best this season, playing more minutes than Postecoglou would have liked because of the absences of Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Moore, and Timo Werner’s poor form.

Son looked flat in the 2-2 draw against Wolves in the final game of last year, missing a penalty before he was taken off after little more than an hour.

Postecoglou has given him a breather, a rare clear week with no fixture followed by half an hour from the bench against Newcastle in the hope he might be sparkle against Liverpool, because he knows he will need him.

Arne Slot, who Tottenham came so close to appointing instead of Postecoglou, has built the best side in the country and anyone searching for ways to trouble them will start by looking at the space behind their full backs, particularly behind Trent Alexander-Arnold if he plays.

Slot hinted at selecting a strong team at Spurs, defended Alexander-Arnold from criticism after Sunday’s draw against Manchester United and deflected it towards Ruben Amorim’s tactics.

'We always try to find arguments,' said Slot. 'Nine out of 10 times the best argument is the quality of the team you face or their gameplan.

'United had a very good gameplan: no build-up, just bring the ball long and not give us chance to press them high and go to a low block, which makes it difficult for any team to create chances, which we did quite a lot actually.'

Spurs need Son firing, and he will go into the semi-final feeling fresher and perhaps more settled after the clause was triggered to extend his contract until next year. 'It’s great to extend his stay,' said Postecoglou. 'And the aim is to make sure he finishes his Tottenham career with silverware.'

Back to that. Trophies. A tall order, but Tottenham have beaten Manchester City and Manchester United to get this far so why not Liverpool? Why not dream of Wembley?

It would relieve the pressure building on the Postecoglou project.

Juande Ramos and George Graham, the last managers to trouble the Spurs trophy cabinet, might say it does not guarantee much more. Mourinho was fired less than a week before the Carabao Cup final, four years ago.

Ryan Mason was left to lead them through that defeat to Manchester City so the competition is not and can never be the ultimate target. Levy failed to mention winning it in 2008 when asked at a fans’ forum recently about his fondest memories from two decades in the chair.

He spent a billion on the stadium to host Champions League football but for Postecoglou stopping the clock on the trophyless years is an essential development.

Man United and Tottenham are exploring a loan deal for PSG star Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports.

The Frenchman joined the Champions League side from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 for £79million having scored 26 goals and assisted 17 in 50 matches.

He had also starred for his national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, coming off the bench to score in the semi-final against Morocco before starting in the final versus Argentina.

Things have not clicked for him at PSG, however, with the forward enduring a disappointing maiden campaign at the Parc des Princes, finding the net just nine times in 40 games.

This season Kolo Muani's stock has dropped even further, with boss Luis Enrique limiting the 26-year-old to just two league starts so far.

Now, according to The Athletic, United, Tottenham and Italian giants Juventus are keen on signing the Frenchman on a loan deal.

Asked about Muani's future at PSG last month, Enrique insisted: 'I could speak about it but I won't because my decisions say it all, even if as I have said, all of my decisions can be changed.'

Muani has three-and-a-half years left on his contract with Les Parisiens, with the deal reportedly worth upwards of £200,000-per-week.

In the 2022 World Cup final the forward had the chance to win the tournament for France but was denied by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's 'save of the century'.

France have been able to get more out of Kolo Muani than PSG, with the striker scoring three goals in his last five outings for Les Bleus.

However, he has managed just three starts all season for PSG and has failed to make the squad for their last two league games.

The French giants have reportedly spoken with Kolo Muani's delegation and are willing to let him start afresh elsewhere in the new year.

The 26-year-old, who rose from the French third tier to the World Cup final in three years, is commended for his electric pace and strength.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have already made one addition to their squad during the January transfer window after completing the £12.5million of Antonin Kinsky.

The Czechia youth international has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League side.

Kinsky has kept 12 clean sheets in 19 league appearances for Slavia Prague this season.

Tottenham are currently short of goalkeeping options, with Brandon Austin, 25, making his debut for the club in their 2-1 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.

First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to be out until the end of February following ankle surgery.

New Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is available for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool after the club received his work permit on Monday.

Kinsky become Spurs' first signing of the January transfer window on Sunday after he joined in a deal set to be worth 15million euros (£12.5m) plus add-ons.

The Czech Republic Under-21 international was unable to train with his new team-mates on Monday while he waited for his work permit, but it has now been granted and he could be in line for a high-profile debut on Wednesday.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou had to turn to third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin for the 2-1 loss at home to Newcastle with Fraser Forster ruled out through illness and Guglielmo Vicario still absent with a fractured ankle.

Austin impressed on his debut days before his 26th birthday and Postecoglou is faced with a decision to make before Liverpool visit in the semi-final first leg, with Kinsky set to train with his new team-mates on Tuesday.

Kinsky, 21, has already made 29 appearances this season and kept 14 clean sheets during a successful first half of the campaign for Slavia Prague, which earned him a move to Tottenham on a contract until 2031.

Kinsky joined Slavia Prague from Dukla Prague in 2021 and had loan spells at Vyskov and Pardubice.

He is the son of former Czech Republic goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

'It's a dream come true, I realise this is the kind of opportunity that might only come once in a lifetime,' Kinsky told Slavia Prague's club website.

'I remember my dad always telling me to keep working hard, stay ready, and never let a chance to fulfil my dreams slip by. Since I was a kid, I've had it in my mind that I always have to be prepared.

'When something like this comes along, I think to myself, 'This is it.' Each of these moments felt huge, but I never imagined it would become something this big – that Tottenham would call and show interest in me.

'The feeling is incredible, and I'm overjoyed.'

The arrival of Kinsky will be a much needed boost to Ange Postecoglou's injury-hit side.

Tottenham suffered their 10th Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday against Newcastle.

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Barcelona are pursuing a move for Tottenham captain Son Heung-min once he becomes a free agent, according to reports.

Son's future in north London remains uncertain with his existing deal set to expire in May despite talks having taken place between the player and club.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has previously highlighted the importance Son has on his team and the club are keen to avoid risking one of their star player's leaving for free.

The 32-year-old is currently able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside the Premier League as he enters the final few months of his commitment at Tottenham that he initially extended in 2021.

Barcelona's cash-strapped financial situation means they are looking at players that will be free agents in the summer and Son's name is amongst a shortlist of potential recruits, as reported by Spanish outlet El Nacional.

Son could be tempted by a move to the Nou Camp with the club still boasting a reputation as one of the world's biggest despite their financial difficulties and can offer regular minutes in the Champions League - something Spurs currently can't.

The South Korean moved to Tottenham as a relatively unknown figure from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has since gone on to become a household name with 169 goals and 90 assists in 431 appearances.

Should his departure to Catalan become a reality then Son could find himself arriving alongside a host of other free recruits with Barcelona also considering approaches for two Bayern Munich stars.

Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sane both find themselves in the same contract situation as Son and represent world class talent at a budget price given they wouldn't need to negotiate a fee with Bayern.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah is also believed to be a potential target for Hansi Flick who previously managed Bayern Munich and guided the club to an incredible treble.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are still fighting to re-register Dani Olmo in what has turned into an embarrassing situation for the LaLiga leaders.

Olmo, 26, joined Barca this summer in a £50m move from RB Leipzig amidst the Catalan club's well-documented financial difficulties.

The Spain international was forced to spend the multiple weeks on the sidelines upon arrival due to the club's financial situation preventing further registrations.

Barca were eventually able to field both Olmo and team-mate Pau Victor by securing temporary registrations that expired on December 31.

The decision means both players are now free agents, with Olmo having a clause in his contract that he can leave the club without a fee if he goes unregistered.

Ange Postecoglou is reportedly facing an FA probe over his comments following Tottenham's 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle.

Spurs continued their poor form as they suffered a 10th league defeat of the season and Postecoglou was left aggrieved by some of referee Andrew Madley's decisions.

His sense of injustice revolved around Newcastle's first goal, an equaliser scored by Anthony Gordon after the ball clearly struck Joelinton on the hand as he blocked a pass.

Referee Madley did not see an offence and it was not overruled by the VAR Chris Kavanagh because Joelinton's hand was in a natural position and the contact was ruled to be accidental.

Postecoglou said after the game: 'On the balance of play, any balance you want with all things being equal, we would have won today. Things weren't equal and balanced.'

When pushed by the reporter on what decisions he particularly disagreed with, the 59-year-old lashed out.

'You can talk about whatever you want,' he said. 'You want my opinion - if all things were equal and balanced we would have won.'

As reported by the Mirror, Postecoglou could be in trouble, though managers are allowed to express opinions on referees and decisions if they don't hint at bias or question an official's integrity.

The FA have not launched a full investigation yet but want to know what Postecoglou meant with his comments.

If the Australian admits his comments were directed at the referee, he could face a touchline ban or a fined.

Tottenham were incensed when a foul was awarded against Dan Burn for a similar handball offence as the game escaped them. Alexander Isak scored Newcastle's winner.

Spurs, with 10 first-teamers missing at kick-off and others suffering from illness, led through Dominic Solanke and produced a spirited fight back but could not find a second.

'We were outstanding,' said Postecoglou. 'Our football was outstanding against a very good opponent in good form. It was brilliant, outstanding, a game we deserved to win and on any other day we would have won.

'Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray literally got off sickbeds to play, and Radu was shattered at half-time. He didn't have any more to give.

'On Thursday, we literally had 11 fit players for training. But I don't care about that, what I care about is the players put in an unbelievable performance, fantastic football, created chances, denied them and having to defend strongly which we did.

'And it's unfair on them more than anything else that they didn't get the rewards today.'

Eddie Howe found a different way to win here. Ange Postecoglou stuck with the same way to lose.

The Newcastle boss did not like some of what he saw in the second half. Still, he celebrated the resolve and improvisation shown in securing a sixth straight victory.

Howe is an idealist who lives in the real world. Postecoglou is an idealist who seems trapped in his own, delusional world.

As recently as mid-December, Newcastle and Spurs were neighbours in the bottom half of the table. They were on 20 points after winless runs and were looking up at Fulham, Brentford and Bournemouth. It felt like they were rivals back then, each flawed in their own way.

Howe made some changes and, with it, everything changed. Postecoglou, albeit hampered by injury, refused to bend and kept the bad ship Spurs on course for the iceberg. Eleven points separate them now.

A good manager, a not-so-good manager. By extension, on current viewing, a very good team and, well, you get the idea. The problem for Spurs is that Postecoglou does not. He is wedded to his own idea and, because of that, there is no plan for improvement, no recognition of the tools at his disposal. He is still trying to chisel his own grand vision with plastic cutlery.

He lost goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to an ankle injury 12 matches ago yet continued to play to the Italian’s ball-playing strengths in his absence. In doing so, they have played to Fraser Forster’s weaknesses.

Forster was missing against Newcastle because of illness and his replacement Brandon Austin, on his debut, was asked to play the same way. He did OK. But, in isolation, is this not an illustration of Postecoglou’s stubbornness? Maybe that is too kind - short-sighted would perhaps be a better description of his management.

Micah Richards said on Match of the Day that Spurs are trying to play ‘the right way’. Really? What is right about not winning? What is right about having no control of a football match? Even at their best and with everyone fit they rarely have control. Celtic can do that and win, Spurs cannot. Postecoglou has chosen not to adapt, and that does not seem very smart at all.

Howe was asked how he had journeyed from a coach with a reputation of not being able to organise a defence at Bournemouth, to having a team at Newcastle who had not conceded in four matches.

‘I think you always evolve as coach,’ he said. ‘I don’t have the same view on the game that I did five or six years ago. If I did, there would be an issue. You are always changing your focus, changing the things you believe are the most relevant to your team. That depends on who you are managing and coaching.’

Postecoglou would do well to take note. He would also do well to observe Howe’s post-match demeanour in light of defeats, of which the Newcastle boss has suffered five this season. He is never too high nor too low. Anger, whilst no doubt existing, is always tempered, and strong criticism of referees is generally off limits.

On Saturday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, an angry Postecoglou - ‘the angriest I have ever been’ - showed his teeth and appeared to jump the shark, claiming that: ’On another day, on a fair and even playing ground, we would have won that game, it’s as simple as that.’

His grievance was with Newcastle’s equalising goal in the sixth minute when the ball hit Joelinton’s hand before Bruno Guimaraes played a pass to Anthony Gordon and he scored, levelling Dominic Solanke’s fourth-minute opener. VAR protocol was correct to allow the goal to stand - the handball was accidental and did not lead immediately to the goal.

But more so, it was the sixth minute, mate. Your team had another 84 plus a combined 17 in stoppages to go and score again - and could not. There were just three shots on target in that time, against opposition who visibly tired after half-time and compromised on their philosophy to sit in and frustrate.

Meanwhile, two players seemingly suited to Postecoglou’s front-foot, attacking principles - James Maddison and Heung-Min Son - were kept on the bench until after the hour.

Big-game players not picked for a big game seemed strange, especially as Maddison is suspended for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at home to Liverpool. When they came on against Newcastle, Spurs were better. And yes, Postecoglou was right, his team did give it a good go and probably deserved a point from the game.

But much like the bigger picture at Spurs, that second half was all a bit disorderly. It is the job of the manager to manage, and right now Postecoglou is coming up short.

Spurs have completed a deal to sign Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky

The 21-year-old signed a contract to 2031 and provides much needed cover

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Tottenham have completed the signing of Slavia Prague goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in a deal worth £12.5million.

The 21-year-old arrived in London on Saturday and underwent a medical in the evening.

The Czechia youth international has signed a six-year contract with the Premier League side.

Kinsky has kept 12 clean sheets in 19 league appearances for Slavia Prague this season.

'We are delighted to announce the signing of Antonin Kinsky from SK Slavia Prague, subject to international clearance and work permit,' Tottenham confirmed.

'The 21-year-old goalkeeper has agreed a deal that will run until 2031 and will wear the number 31 shirt.'

Tottenham are currently short of goalkeeping options, with Brandon Austin, 25, making his debut for the club in their 2-1 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.

First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to be out until the end of February following ankle surgery.

Fraser Forster, meanwhile, was unavailable for the game against Newcastle due to illness.

Kinsky has been capped by Czechia at various youth levels and has also been named on the bench for the senior team.

He earned his first senior call-ups ahead of the UEFA Nations League fixtures in October and November.

Kinsky joined Slavia Prague from Dukla Prague in 2021 and had loan spells at Vyskov and Pardubice.

He is the son of former Czech Republic goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

The arrival of Kinsky will be a much needed boost to Ange Postecoglou's injury-hit side.

Tottenham suffered their 10th Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday against Newcastle.

The result saw Spurs slip to 12th in the table and have only earned five points from their last eight matches.

Tottenham face Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Postecoglou's side then face non-league Tamworth in the FA Cup third round, before a midweek clash against arch-rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.