Forster, Maddison and Son start as Ange makes three changes

Tottenham Hotspur has not won in four games first division matches, but now they must focus on the Carabao Cup, where they will face Liverpool in the home semi-final first leg this afternoon at 8pm UK time. The Lilywhites have a good chance of winning the trophy in March and therefore Ange Postecoglou is likely to field his best XI.

At home, Spurs will have the chance to claim a vital lead ahead of the return fixture at Anfield next month. That said, here's how you can line up for the match.

Goalie – Fraser Forster is likely to replace Brandon Austin in goal. The 25-year-old is running against Newcastle UnitedEdit at the weekend, but could return to the bench for the match against Liverpool.

Defenders – Pedro Porro is now the only fit player of Tottenham's top four defenders and is expected to start the game. Djed Spence is also likely to keep his place at left back given Destiny Udogie's injury, while Archie Gray and Radu Dragusin could complete an unchanged back four for the home side.

Maddison and son will appear

Midfielders – Pape Mata Sarr has done a decent job for Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, so he could be trusted with the holding midfielder role again. Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski, who captained the team against Newcastle, could start at right midfield. Lucas Bergvall could leave this match, making way for James Maddison to return to the fore.

Forwards – Timo Werner started the game against Newcastle and, like for most of the campaign so far, the Germany international failed to make any significant impact. Consequently, he could be replaced by Son Heung-min on the left wing. Brennan Johnson, on the other hand, is expected to keep his place at right winger.

Dominic Solanke will be the favorite to lead the line.

Here's what the Spurs would look like on paper: