Liverpool Dominates Tottenham 4-0 to Reach League Cup Final, Postecoglou Under Pressure

Posted : 07 February 2025

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou admitted his side were outclassed by a dominant Liverpool, as the Reds cruised to a 4-0 victory in the League Cup semi-final on Thursday. Despite holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, Spurs were dismantled at Anfield, conceding four goals for the third consecutive game there. Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool, who will now face Newcastle at Wembley on March 16 for the first domestic silverware of the season.

Postecoglou’s squad was further weakened by injuries, with Richarlison forced off in the first half, adding to an already depleted team. Despite these challenges, the manner of Tottenham's surrender raised questions about Postecoglou’s future.

Spurs failed to register a single shot on target during the match, highlighting the extent of their struggles. The manager had previously promised to end the club's 17-year trophy drought in his second season, but with Spurs sitting 14th in the Premier League, his job is now under scrutiny ahead of their FA Cup tie at Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Australian coach had hoped his tactical setup could help contain Liverpool, but once Gakpo opened the scoring on the 33rd minute, the game quickly slipped out of Spurs' reach. Postecoglou acknowledged Liverpool’s superiority, stating that his team failed to start the game well, allowing the hosts to settle into their rhythm.

While disappointed with the result, he emphasized the need to move forward, focusing on the upcoming matches with Villa. "We have a huge game with Villa on Sunday," Postecoglou said, trying to stay optimistic about the rest of the season.

On the other hand, Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot was elated with the result, describing reaching the Wembley final as the "most special" night of his tenure so far. Slot, who is enjoying a successful first season with Liverpool, guided the team to the top of the Premier League and into the Champions League round of 16.

He reflected on the significance of playing at Wembley, a historic stadium both for English and Dutch fans, as he prepared for the final against a formidable opponent. Slot acknowledged the challenge ahead but expressed confidence in his team’s capabilities.

Liverpool Dominates Tottenham 4-0 to Reach League Cup Final, Postecoglou Under Pressure

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