Three silver linings for Tottenham in first leg semifinal loss to Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur passes the ball while under pressure from Mason Mount of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

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1. The return leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium offers glimmer of hope

The best thing about two-leg semifinals is the need to play the second leg. Chelsea are in a commanding position. There’s no denying it. But Tottenham return home and Conte should have Eric Dier and Sergio Reguilon, along with the rest of the first team, at his disposal. Tottenham also offer an entirely different proposition at home.

Next. Three reasons why, prior to kickoff, you knew Tottenham were in trouble. dark

They are, in every way, a superior side in the friendly confines of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Again, there’s no escaping the gravity and improbability of the task ahead, but at least Spurs didn’t lose the first leg by three or more, which, based on the run of play, was a distinct possibility. In truth, Spurs can consider themselves lucky to go home only trailing by two.

If Tottenham manage an early goal at home, you never know. Stranger things have happened, right?

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