Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham at Anfield (20:00 GMT). The Reds trail 1-0 on aggregate from the first leg. Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has provided an injury update on key defender Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Thursday’s clash with Tottenham. The Reds host Spurs at Anfield for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, with Ange Postecoglou’s side currently 1-0 up on aggregate.

Both teams head into their League Cup semi-final clash on the back of 2-0 Premier League away wins last weekend. Read more at straitstimes.com.