Paul Merson on whether Chelsea will end Tottenham’s cup dreams
Paul Merson has given his prediction ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Chelsea on Thursday night.
Mauricio Pochettino’s injury hit side travel to Stamford Bridge holding a one goal advantage from the first leg, courtesy of a Harry Kane penalty.
Tottenham will be unable to call on the services of their talisman for the Carabao Cup clash due to an ankle ligament injury that won’t see him kick a ball until at least early March.
Heung-min Son is another who missed out due to his involvement in the Asian Cup with South Korea, while there are also problems in midfield. Dele Alli sustained a left hamstring strain during the win against Fulham and is joined on the sidelines by Moussa Sissoko who is still nursing a groin problem...
