Tottenham‘s quest for trophies in the 2024/25 season kicks off on Wednesday night as they face Championship side Coventry in the third round of the Carabao Cup. After a disappointing north London derby, manager Ange Postecoglou boldly stated that his teams “always” win something during his tenure. However, Tottenham has had a slow start to the season, earning only four points from their Premier League matches. While there have been signs of progress in terms of control, they have struggled to create quality chances in the final third. With their desire for silverware and their underwhelming start, Wednesday’s game holds significant importance for Postecoglou.
Coventry entered this season with hopes of promotion but currently sit 14th in the Championship. They narrowly missed out on reaching the FA Cup final last season and secured a 1-0 victory over Oxford United to advance to the third round of this competition. The absence of star midfielder Ben Sheaf is a notable blow for Coventry, although there is hope he will return by the end of the month. Joel Latibeaudiere is also doubtful due to an injury sustained in their recent draw with Watford.
Tottenham’s schedule will become more congested with the start of Europa League fixtures approaching. Despite this, fans are hoping that Postecoglou fields a strong starting XI for this domestic cup clash. Richarlison remains sidelined and it is uncertain when he will be fit again, while Yves Bissouma is unlikely to play after missing Sunday’s derby.
Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are expected to make their first starts of the season after impressing during pre-season. Dominic Solanke will lead Tottenham’s attack as he aims to regain match fitness following a brief absence.
This match carries significant weight for Ange Postecoglou as an early cup exit would increase pressure on him after Tottenham’s disappointing start to the season. Although Coventry has also had a slow beginning, they showcased promise against Watford and should not be underestimated due to their FA Cup performance last year.
While a home victory would not be entirely surprising given these circumstances, we predict that Tottenham will find success in front of goal on Wednesday and secure passage into the fourth round.
