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Tottenham Hotspur have learned their Carabao Cup third round opponents and the tie could provide some youth players with the opportunity to gain first-team experience.
Tottenham will play Doncaster Rovers in their first Carabao Cup fixture of the season. Spurs have the home advantage and will be delighted by the draw, which has seen them come up against League One opposition.
However, Doncaster should not be underestimated, particularly after their start to the season. The Donny are eighth in the league and are doing well in the League Cup. They thrashed Middlesbrough 4-0 away from home in the first round and saw off Accrington Stanley on Tuesday.
Regardless, Thomas Frank is likely to name a few young players in his squad. Here are five players who could be given the opportunity to display their talent against Doncaster.
Callum Olusesi could be given another chance for Tottenham
Callum Olusesi made his Tottenham Hotspur debut last season, appearing against Hoffenheim in the Europa League. However, he was only afforded a few minutes in stoppage time.
Olusesi almost got an assist against Luton Town when he made another brief cameo in pre-season. Since he has already been selected by Thomas Frank, it is likely the Dane could be given another opportunity.
The 18-year-old deserves another opportunity. He has done well for the U21s team, bagging five goals in 11 Premier League 2 appearances last season.
Tynan Thompson was electric against Wycombe Wanderers
Tynan Thompson made a surprise appearance off the bench against Wycombe and he looked the real deal. Thompson assisted Pape Matar Sarr just three minutes after entering the field of play and this came just days after he found the back of the net for the U21s team against Leyton Orient.
Unfortunately, Thompson has not appeared for the first-team since, but the Carabao Cup tie could provide him with another chance to show what he can do. At the rate Tottenham are going with limited incoming transfers, Thompson might even become a more regular first-team consideration if he impresses. The lack of options on the left wing really is concerning.
It would be a huge step up for the 17-year-old, but he looks a fine player. Thompson even scored twice against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday in the EFL Trophy.
Oliver Irow could make his Spurs debut in the Carabao Cup
Oliver Irow joined Tottenham as an under-8s player, but at 19 years old, he has yet to make his senior debut. Irow is capable of playing as a centre forward or on the wing. Therefore, he could look to take advantage of either Dane Scarlett’s current injury or Tottenham’s lack of options on the left wing.
Irow scored six Premier League 2 goals in 18 appearances last season, but he is already showing signs of beating this record. He has scored three goals in two matches this season and also got an assist in the EFL Trophy.
Luca Williams-Barnett will be hoping to leave the Tottenham bench
Barely a month after his 16th birthday, Luca Williams-Barnett was named in the Tottenham first-team squad which travelled to Istanbul to take on Galatasaray in the Europa League. The youngster would go on to be named in the matchday squad a further three times, but he is yet to make his Spurs debut.
Williams-Barnett bagged 19 goals and nine assists in the U18s Premier League last season and he is doing just fine after being promoted to the U21s team. He has a goal and assist after two Premier League 2 matches and also got a goal and assist against Bristol Rovers in the EFL Trophy. In fact, he assisted Thompson’s first score of the game.
Yusuf Akhamrich will fancy his Spurs chances
Winger Yusuf Akhamrich is yet another goalscorer from Tottenham’s recent EFL Trophy fixture and he too made an appearance in pre-season against Wycombe Wanderers.
The 19-year-old has a goal contribution in all three Spurs U21s matches this season. Therefore, he could be looking at a better campaign than last time out, when he scored five goals and registered one assist across 23 matches in Premier League 2 and the EFL Trophy.
Akhamrich is a fascinating player, as while he often plays high up the pitch, he can also play as a left-back. This could work in his favour, as he looks to be handed his first competitive senior appearance by Frank.
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