Tottenham Hotspur continue their hunt for a first piece of silverware since 2008 when they host Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Thursday.

The Lilywhites are desperate to end their trophy drought and will need to overcome Ruben Amorim’s new-look Man Utd in the last eight to continue their Carabao Cup journey. They dispatched of Manchester City in the previous round having already secured a late victory at Coventry City in their first cup encounter of the term.

Injuries continue to wreak havoc on Postecoglou’s squad, with the majority of his first-choice defence absent for Thursday evening. The injury-stricken Spurs managed to put Southampton to the sword at the weekend but a weakened defence will be put to the test against the Red Devils.

Here is how Spurs could line up against Man Utd.

GK: Fraser Forster – Forster has been an excellent stand-in for the injured Vicario during recent weeks, even coming away with some credit from the 4-3 defeat to Chelsea. Kept a first clean sheet since returning to the team at former side Southampton.

RB: Pedro Porro – The Spaniard may be the only first-choice member of Spurs’ back five available to Postecoglou. Managed a clean sheet in the league win over Man Utd in late September and will have his fair share of defensive responsibility on Thursday.

CB: Radu Dragusin – Dragusin has been far from assured since stepping in for the injured Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s physicality potentially causing him issues.

CB: Archie Gray – The versatile youngster has been used in a variety of functions this season, both in defence and midfield. He’s filling in at centre-back for the time being such are Spurs’ defensive injury woes.

LB: Djed Spence – Destiny Udogie was the latest defensive casualty during the win over the Saints and is now doubtful to feature against Man Utd on Thursday. Spence was impressive at the weekend and will fill in on the left-hand side if Udogie is unavailable.

DM: Yves Bissouma – With Rodrigo Bentancur still suspended, Bissouma will be required to anchor the midfield against a talented Man Utd side.

DM: Pape Matar Sarr – Sarr has been wonderfully consistent over recent months and is now a guaranteed starter for Spurs when available. Scored an exquisite goal against Southampton with some tidy footwork and a neat finish.

RW: Dejan Kulusevski – The Swede has netted in his last three appearances for Tottenham and was also on the scoresheet at Old Trafford earlier this term. Is in the form of his life right now, be it playing in attacking midfield or on the right wing.

AM: James Maddison – The former Leicester playmaker produced an inspired performance against Southampton and could be the key to unlocking a Man Utd defence that has kept just a single clean sheet under Amorim thus far.

LW: Son Heung-min – Son was only needed for the first half at St Mary’s, producing a goal and two assists in an exceptional display. Will undoubtedly be used for longer on Thursday evening.

ST: Dominic Solanke – The goals haven’t been flowing for Solanke in recent weeks, who is currently averaging one every three games for Tottenham. He has scored three in eight meetings with Man Utd, however, including earlier this term.

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