Tottenham's manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Yves Bissouma will miss the upcoming Carabao Cup clash against Coventry City, but hopes he will return for the Premier League match against Brentford. Postecoglou is considering squad rotation to give younger players opportunities, stating the importance of winning to progress in the tournament. Meanwhile, Manchester United's Erik ten Hag provided injury updates ahead of their match against Barnsley, confirming that several key players including Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt are available for selection. Chelsea's Reece James faces further delays in his return from a hamstring injury, while Coventry's Ben Sheaf is finally back in training but is still not fully fit for the match against Spurs. Both clubs are under pressure to secure victories in the domestic cup competitions, with Tottenham eager to end their trophy drought since 2008.