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Kane messing with Luiz's head again: The key battles in Carabao Cup semi-final

Tottenham thumped Chelsea 3-1 at Wembley less than seven weeks ago when Maurico Pochettino won the tactical battle against Maurizio Sarri, with Dele Alli stifling Jorginho and scoring the opening goal as well.

The stakes for Spurs are arguably even higher in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, given that the north London club are trophyless since 2008.

Sportsmail takes a look at five areas where the game could be won and lost.

Chelsea defender David Luiz was left with his head scrambled by Tottenham back in November

WILL THE 'OLD KANTE' STOP DELE?

Playing the world's finest holding midfield player, N'Golo Kante, further forward to accommodate the more technically-gifted Jorginho at the base of a 4-3-3 has generally worked well for Sarri.