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Tottenham to rotate with young stars at Liverpool in EFL Cup

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says give younger players an opportunity once more in the EFL Cup tie at Liverpool later this month.

A youthful Spurs team booked a fourth-round trip to Anfield on Oct. 25 courtesy of a 5-0 home victory over League One Gillingham last month.

Liverpool, who are not competing in Europe this season, are expected to field a strong XI in the match but Pochettino has challenged the club's young players to impress against Jurgen Klopp's in-form side.

"For me, they are not kids or boys -- they are players, [who can] show and prove that they can compete and have the quality to stay in the first team," Pochettino said.