Loris Karius

And the dramatic twist of fates could see disgraced former Reds stopper Karius return in what would be his first English club game since a horror night in ...

'It’s a bad red card for the team because he won’t be able to play the [Carabao] Cup final. The referee could easily have given a yellow card.' 'I would have confidence in them, that's what they're in the squad for. [Re-live the action as Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0 after Nick Pope was sent off](/sport/live/article-11758055/Newcastle-vs-Liverpool-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html) [Jurgen Klopp](/sport/jurgen_klopp/index.html) insists that Newcastle can 'absolutely rely on' Loris Karius, if he should be called upon to deputise for Nick Pope in next week's Carabao Cup final. Hope also reports that Howe confirmed he would be unable to recall Darlow from his loan at the second-tier side, where he is yet to make a single appearance in the league. I have full confidence. It would go on to be the German's last ever performance in a Liverpool shirt - and one that many contend cost his side a Champions League crown - but he now has a chance at cup final redemption. The Champions League final in 2018 would prove to be his last in a Liverpool shirt The red card proved decisive in not one, but now several games for Newcastle, and Howe refused to comment on whether he would be appealing the decision. Liverpool went into the 2018 Champions League final on the back of a surge of optimism, with Salah in the middle of a prodigiously purple patch under Klopp, although he was substituted early on in tears after a Sergio Ramos challenge. But to make matters worse, back-up goalkeeper Marcin Dubravka will also be unable to feature for the Magpies, and regular third-choice Karl Darlow is on loan until the end of the season at Championship Hull, unable to be recalled. And the dramatic twist of fates could see disgraced former Reds stopper Karius return in what would be his first English club game since a disastrous performance in the 2018 Champions League final.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is confident Loris Karius is ready to step into the heat of Carabao Cup final battle in the wake of Nick Popes heartache.

They're both fit and ready to play." He has experience of the big games, so I've got no doubt or issue over his ability to step in." Howe said: "Nick's very disappointed, understandably, as we are for him.

Football's forgotten man gets his chance due to Nick Pope's suspension and Martin Dubravka being cup-tied for Newcastle United.

They’re both fit and ready to play.” He has experience of the big games, so I’ve got no doubt or issue over his ability to step in.” Howe said: “Nick’s very disappointed, understandably, as we are for him.

Newcastle will be forced to turn to one of Loris Karius or Mark Gillespie to start the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.The Magpies have be.

“I think they can absolutely rely on him, there’s no doubt about that. “Yeah, I heard about that,” Klopp added. Asked if he has confidence in Karius and Gillespie to start a Wembley final, Howe said: “Yeah of course, that’s what they are in the squad for. However, those all came during his first season on Tyneside and he is yet to be thrown in since Howe came to the club. His rival for the No.1 spot Gillespie has been at Newcastle since 2020, with all three of his appearances for the club coming in the Carabao Cup. However, the 34-year-old played in the Carabao Cup for Man United earlier this season while he was on loan and is cup-tied.

An unusual situation could see Loris Karius forced into a starting role for Newcastle against Manchester United in the EFL Cup final.

The German goalkeeper has been unable to retain a regular starting spot after sustaining a concussion in the “Yeah, I heard about that,” said Klopp of Karius likely starting. Pope earned a stone cold red card — despite what Eddie Howe thinks — after deliberately handling the ball well outside of his box, denying Mohamed Salah a goal scoring opportunity.

Less than a week until Newcastle's first major final in almost a quarter of a century and there's an elephant in the room. A Loris Karius-shaped elephant.

"It's a special game of course and we're very close to achieving something big. But they failed to take their chances and posted a fourth game without a league win as their top four hopes took another dent. As a group of keepers we're all very close, we support each other so I don't think this is going to be a problem. "It's only the second time in a 15-year career that I've come on in circumstances like that. There's a decent case to suggest Karius suffered concussion on that fateful night in Kiev after a collision with Sergio Ramos. "It's the worst timing that it could be, but that's football.

Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius is set for an incredible comeback against Manchester United.

Aside from that minor blip, it was a solid display and he was congratulated by Klopp after the game. It means that Pope will face a one-match suspension at least, ruling him out of the Carabao Cup final against United on Sunday. Howe has been dealt with the most unlikely goalkeeping dilemma a manager could face after Pope was sent off in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday.