Nick Pope

Nick Pope has been in incredible form for Newcastle this season after signing from Burnley in the summer.The England international has kept the most c.

And unfortunately for Newcastle and for Pope, that ban applies to all domestic competitions, which means he will miss the cup final at Wembley. Karius is yet to make his Newcastle debut and last played for an English club in 2018 for Liverpool – which was THAT Champions League final against Real Madrid. The 30-year-old was devastated as he left the field, and with the

Newcastle will have to play their third choice goalkeeper in next weekend's Carabao Cup final after Nick Pope was sent off in their 2-0 defeat by Liverpool ...

[has not yet made a single appearance](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-loris-karius-carabao-cup-29251451) for Newcastle following his free transfer from Liverpool in September. Indeed, the German goalkeeper has not played a competitive match for an English side since his disastrous display in the 2018 [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) final for Liverpool. [Pope](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nick-pope) was [dismissed in the 22nd minute](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-nick-pope-red-card-29251096) by referee Anthony Taylor after he handballed outside the penalty area. He will be replaced by [Loris Karius](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/loris-karius) or Mark Gillespie, with Dubravka cup-tied after appearing in the Carabao Cup for United while on loan earlier in the season. [Newcastle's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) Carabao Cup final next weekend following a red card in the defeat by [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) on Saturday night. "I would have confidence in them, that's what they're in the squad for. That doesn't change our focus on the defensive display.” "They've started games away from competitive action in several friendlies and training games. "It was probably technically handball but I don't know the rules on red cards outside the box. It's harsh for Nick because he's been magnificent for us and to miss the next game is a huge blow for him." "I've not had a proper word with him but I've seen him and he looks visibly upset. [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) were already 2-0 down when the goalkeeper was sent off and had to sacrifice midfielder Elliot Anderson to bring on Martin Dubravka.

A bad night for Toon after 2-0 defeat as Jurgen Klopp's side reignite Champions League hopes.

"The red card changed the game a little bit. The referee had little option but to produce a red card which ended the keeper’s Wembley dreams as well as any realistic chance of recovery in the game. A bad evening for Eddie Howe’s men took a disastrous turn after 22 minutes when Pope raced from his goal in an attempt to prevent Salah from reaching Alisson’s clearance and having misjudged the flight, dived to head clear but diverted the ball on to his arm. "Let's hope [it's a significant result]. But it was Liverpool who took the lead after 10 minutes when Nunez controlled Trent Alexander-Arnold’s superb ball over the top and fired past the stranded Pope with his strike surviving a VAR check for offside. However, the Magpies’ hopes of extending their unbeaten league run to a club-record 18 games had already been ended by goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo inside the opening 17 minutes as the visitors – the only side to beat Newcastle in the league this season – ruthlessly exploited the space behind central defenders Fabian Schar and Sven Botman.

Nick Pope lost his head after he handled the ball outside of his area before he accidentally booted Kieran Tripper and was handed his marching orders with ...

While a third tweeted: "Nick Pope completely lost his head there, now United is handed the cup!" Just lost his head for a minute there!" Nick Pope is crazy, second goalkeeper can’t even play in the cup final as well, man's cup-tied," a second added. [Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/liverpool-fc) had raced into a 2-0 lead at St James Park when Allison released [Mohamed Salah](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/mohamed-salah). [Carabao Cup](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/league-cup) final against [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) next weekend - and Newcastle can't use backup keeper Martin Dubravka, who replaced Pope against Liverpool, as he is cup-tied. [Newcastle ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/newcastle-united-fc)shot-stopper Nick Pope lost his head in a bizarre moment that saw him given his marching orders on Saturday evening.

NICK POPE is OUT of next week's Carabao Cup final after his crazy red card against Liverpool.The Newcastle goalkeeper came flying out of his area to r.

after featuring for the Red Devils during his Old Trafford loan spell. [League Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/carabao-cup/) matches this season - Che Adams' long-range strike in the semi-final - to help book [Newcastle's](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196669/newcastle-united/) place in a major final for the first time since 1999. [Loris Karius](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21384413/premier-league-wag-diletta-leotta-loris-karius-valentines-day/) - Liverpool's blunder goalkeeper in the 2018 Champions League final - will likely have to go between the sticks to try and stop Marcus Rashford and co. [cannot play in the Carabao Cup final because he is cup-tied](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21248001/how-newcastle-star-carabao-cup-medal-beaten-man-utd/)... [Magpies already 2-0 down](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21424693/newcastle-liverpool-live-score-stream-tv-channel-watch-premier-league-online/). [Wembley showdown with Manchester United next weekend](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21243447/carabao-cup-final-2023-date-kick-off-time-tv-channel-live-stream/).

Newcastle will travel to Wembley without their first-choice goalkeeper against Manchester United next weekend.

I know all the team will fight to be able to win that important game.” He added: “We need to be focused for the cup game because now it’s done, but for sure I’m very disappointed because it’s always important to win before a cup final, but now we need to think about the final. Pope has been an integral part for the high-flying Magpies’ fortunes this season, being the Premier League’s golden glove leader with 12 clean sheets. And with Karl Darlow on loan at Hull, it leaves either reserve options Mark Gillespie or ex-Liverpool shot-stopper Loris Karius to choose from. “It’s a very bad day, I feel very sorry for Nick Pope because he tried to help the team and finally it’s a bad red card for the team because he will not be able to play the cup final,” the Newcastle winger said to Sky Sports. “When you have a goalkeeper like him, he did everything to help us be in that situation so we need to support him, to be behind him as a team, but for sure it’s a bad day.”

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.

A red card for first-choice keeper Nick Pope early on in the 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool means the England international will be suspended for the ...

“I thought it was on the angle with defenders retreating to our goal but that was given. It’s a very difficult one, he’s come out and slightly misjudged the ball, I suppose technically it is a handball. “I would have confidence in them, that’s what they’re in the squad for. I have full confidence.” “I feel really sorry for Nick. “It’s harsh for Nick because he’s been magnificent for us and to miss the next game is a huge blow for him,” Howe said.

Loris Karius could be in line for a sensational Carabao Cup Final appearance, after Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope was sent off against Liverpool on ...

James’ Park club as a free agent until January, before signing an extension to keep him in the north-east until the end of the season. Loris Karius could be in line for a sensational Carabao Cup Final appearance, after Loris Karius could be in line for Carabao Cup Final appearance.

Newcastle United face a goalkeeping dilemma for next week's League Cup final against Manchester United as they bid for their first major trophy since 1955.

I thought the reaction to that sending off was brilliant from the team." "It's harsh for Nick because he's been magnificent for us and to miss the next game is a huge blow for him," Howe said. Howe said he thought the decision was harsh. "I would have confidence in them, that's what they're in the squad for. Martin Dubravka, who came on to replace him, is also unavailable because he is cup-tied after appearing earlier in the competition for Manchester United. That means manager Eddie Howe is left with Loris Karius, who has never made an appearance for Newcastle, and journeyman keeper Mark Gillespie.

Eddie Howe said goalkeeper Nick Pope does not deserve to miss next weekend's Carabao Cup final after a 'harsh' red card during Newcastle's 2-0 defeat by ...

“We scored two incredible goals, top goals and it’s a massive, massive, massive win but we are not in a position where we can have a big mouth and say we are here. It’s obvious we’re in a better place than a couple of weeks ago but we have to show consistency. “I think it’s harsh, it was a slippy surface and the ball hit his arm; the referee could have given him a yellow card. “I’m so happy,” said Liverpool’s manager, whose defence, was nonetheless, troubled by the excellent Allan Saint-Maximin’s attacking advances. But I was really pleased with the way we responded to going down to 10 men.” Meanwhile the previous third choice, Karl Darlow, was loaned to Hull last month and cannot be recalled.

They suffered an even bigger blow than a Premier League defeat, though, with goalkeeper Nick Pope getting sent off midway through the first half and suspended ...

[Newcastle United](https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com) lost a match for the first time since Aug. 28, 2022) with Union Berlin, is expected to start on Newcastle’s goal next Sunday. [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) in the 2018 [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league) final before allowing two goals in a rather disastrous way. The latter, who lastly played a competitive game nearly a year ago (Feb. [Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/23331506.newcastle-united-magpies-wont-appealing-nick-pope-red-card/). 2022 when they did so facing [Liverpool](https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/) on the road at Anfield.

Why Newcastle United will be without a key player for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United on Sunday 26 February 2023.

Thursday’s Europa League second leg is set to serve up an epic conclusion to the thrilling 2-2 draw in the Camp Nou last week, a match which saw both teams play with boundless energy and focus on attack. The prospect of Karius making his competitive debut for Newcastle in a cup final is quite the storyline, considering his history with English clubs. He is also a hometown lad and has three previous Carabao Cup appearances for Newcastle, all of which came during the 2020/21 campaign.