Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by a reshuffled Liverpool side in a 3-1 loss at Anfield. Liverpool, who made 10 changes from their last game and included several young academy players, advanced to the fourth round with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai. Tottenham managed a late goal from Conor Gallagher, ending their goal drought, but were unable to stop Liverpool’s progress. Spurs fielded a strong lineup but struggled to convert chances. Lucas Bergvall had a clear opportunity early in the match, but goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili made a crucial stop. Liverpool quickly responded, with Mac Allister scoring from the edge of the box with a first-time shot. After halftime, Gakpo extended Liverpool’s lead with a precise finish following a defensive mistake. Gallagher’s goal gave Spurs a brief reprieve, but Szoboszlai sealed the win with a stunning long-range half-volley in stoppage time. The match exposed Tottenham’s struggles in front of goal, as they squandered several key chances. Their defense was also tested, with Mamardashvili making a fine save to deny Omar Marmoush an equalizer. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola made several changes, starting young players like Lewis Koumas and James McConnell, who contributed to the team’s performance. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi made eight changes from their previous match but faced criticism for benching key players, including Andy Robertson, who received a warm reception from the crowd upon his return to Anfield. Robbie Fowler, a former Liverpool player and current pundit, criticized Tottenham’s midfielders, Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur, for failing to track Gakpo effectively. He praised Liverpool’s performance, noting that they controlled parts of the game and were deserving of the win. Liverpool remains undefeated in all competitions this season and will next face Bournemouth in the Premier League. Tottenham will look to bounce back in their upcoming match against Aston Villa.