Liverpool "don't need" to use frustration caused by Lucas Bergvall's contentious late winner for Tottenham as motivation ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, Reds captain Virgil Van Dijk has said.

Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Liverpool in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Tottenham Hotspur look to keep their dream of winning the Carabao Cup alive when they host Premier League leaders Liverpool in the first leg of the semi-final at 8pm on January 8.

Arne Slot revealed that illness rather than injury forced Jarell Quansah off during Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The academy graduate, who was making only his sixth start of the season,

Liverpool’s Arne Slot Clarifies Quansah’s Substitution StrategyIn the midst of Liverpool’s latest Carabao Cup challenge, a significant moment arose that left fans and pundits alike scratching

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was criticised for his team selection against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, which the Reds lost 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium