Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Lineups September 2026 – Andrew Robertson will return to Anfield to face Liverpool as a Tottenham Hotspur player in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

The match is scheduled to take place at Anfield on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time.

The returning left-back will face a Reds side under pressure after being held to a goalless draw by Fulham on Saturday, although Spurs have also attracted significant scrutiny after being held to a 0-0 draw by Everton over the weekend.

Now, before the match begins, let us take a look at Mansion Sports' predictions for the Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur lineups in September 2026 below!

Both Teams' Conditions Ahead of the Match

Liverpool

Andoni Iraola's Liverpool will not remember their Premier League match against Fulham fondly, because although they maintained their unbeaten start to the season, they looked concerning in the final third.

Only a few meaningful chances were created, while players such as Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch once again delivered disappointing performances.

The midfield has been a problematic area for the hosts for some time, and there are concerns among fans that the lack of players capable of carrying the ball from deep areas and a defensive holding midfielder could cost them their opportunity to compete near the top of the standings.

The Merseysiders have collected six points from a possible 12 in the Premier League and currently sit seventh, although they performed very well in their 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on September 9.

That European victory is their only win in three matches at Anfield this season, with the club scoring four goals and conceding three at home so far.

Iraola is expected to focus most of his attention on the league and the Champions League, although the Reds' record in the EFL Cup demands that the manager continue to take the competition seriously in an attempt to win their 11th title and extend their already record-breaking trophy collection.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur head into Tuesday's match in poor form after suffering two defeats and recording two draws in their four top-flight matches during the 2026-27 season.

Even worse, the visitors have been unable to score a goal in the league, meaning the current season represents their worst start in history in terms of goals scored.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi reportedly had significant influence in the transfer market, but after the club spent almost £350 million in a single transfer window, few expected the club to sit 17th with only two points after facing Brentford, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.

Spurs' record against Liverpool is poor, considering they have won only two of their last 20 meetings with the Reds, while losing 14 times.

However, their 2-1 victory in 2023 was highly controversial because Liverpool had to play with nine players and had a goal incorrectly disallowed for offside despite VAR being available, while Tottenham's EFL Cup success in January 2025 ultimately meant little because the Reds progressed from that semi-final tie.

The visitors have recorded one draw and one defeat in their last two away matches, although they ended the 2025-26 season with two victories in their final three matches on the road.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Lineups September 2026

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Regarding Liverpool's squad condition, the Reds looked sluggish against Fulham, with many players unable to cope with Iraola's demanding schedule of three matches in one week, meaning significant changes are expected on Tuesday.

Trey Nyoni is almost certain to come into midfield, and he could be partnered with Alexis Mac Allister, while Lewis Koumas could be deployed as the number 10.

Cody Gakpo is a candidate to lead the attack, while Wataru Endo is scheduled to make his first appearance of the season, although he is likely to be used as a centre-back.

Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)

Regarding Spurs' squad condition, De Zerbi could field a stronger lineup given that he is already under pressure, meaning players such as Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are expected to come into the XI.

The match will be a special moment for Robertson, who spent nine years at Anfield between 2017 and 2026 before leaving on a free transfer, and it would be surprising if he were not selected.

Pedro Porro missed his team's match against Everton due to a muscle problem, and although his injury is not considered serious, fans will likely see Archie Gray continue to play at right-back.