Loris Karius

Loris Karius is in line to start for Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup final against Manchester United next Sunday. The 29-year-old, who spent two ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Eddie Howe](https://metro.co.uk/tag/eddie-howe/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) is without his first-choice goalkeeper for his side’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. [Newcastle United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/newcastle-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) in their Carabao Cup final against [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) next Sunday.

Loris Karius could make his debut for Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final after Magpies number one Nick Pope was sent off against Liverpool and with back-up ...

It is the right decision, it happens, but I’m absolutely gutted for him. He finally left on [a free transfer for Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-sign-karius-liverpool-transfers-27973603) in last summer's transfer window, though is still yet to make his debut. To have one of your best players missing, but listen, it’s football, it happens." I must say, I am gutted for the lad. That all comes from Alisson and the run from Mo Salah, when he sees him coming he’s just done something. According to part 6.4 of the Carabao Cup's rules, "no Registered Player shall play for more than one Club in the Competition in any one Season". You just see he gets involved, diving, and just that moment it hits his hand there. Incredibly, his primary back-up Martin Dubravka is also ruled out of the game, having already featured in the competition for With both Pope and Dubravka ruled out, Karius would appear to be the next man up at goalkeeper. Karius' last competitive appearance came two years ago, in a 1-1 draw between Union Berlin and Hoffenheim in February 2021. But in doing so, he deliberately handled the ball and was shown a straight red card by referee Anthony Taylor. Extraordinarily though his debut could now come in the Carabao Cup final, following Pope's red card against Karius' former club.

Newcastle United will be without first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope for the Carabao Cup final vs Manchester United after his sending off in the 2-0 def.

Callum Wilson then had a glorious chance with just under ten minutes to go as he was put through on goal, only for Alisson to save his effort. But unfortunately for the ex-Clarets man, the ball rebounded off his head as he stooped down to snuff out the pass and hit it with his hands. Pope’s sending off comes as a huge blow for the Magpies, where he will now miss the cup final against the Red Devils through suspension.

NEWCASTLE look set to turn to forgotten man Loris Karius in the Carabao Cup final next Sunday after starter Nick Pope was shown a red card against Liv.

"I would have confidence in them, that's what they're in the squad for. "I feel really sorry for Nick [Pope]. I have full confidence. [Martin Dubravka, who came on after Pope was sent off, is cup tied](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21433746/newcastle-nick-pope-out-carabao-cup-final/) having played for [Man Utd](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) in the Carabao Cup earlier this season before being recalled from his loan. [Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/2543831/diletta-leotta-sky-sports-italy-presenter/) - but it remains to be seen whether she will be in the Wembley stands cheering on her man against Manchester United. Another tweeted: "If Pope is suspended and Dubravka cup tied, you’re not telling me that Loris Karius is going to be starting a major cup final for Newcastle I’m howling." One fan said on Twitter: "Karius is going to be Newcastle’s goalkeeper for the final I’m crying." [The Toon play Manchester United at Wembley next weekend ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19471591/carabao-cup-efl-latest-odds/)and all was looking rosey heading into the cup final with main man [Bruno Guimaraes returning from a three-game suspension](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21232113/bruno-guimaraes-sent-off-for-shocking-lunge/) just in time. His last game for an English club was his famously calamitous performance in the 2018 Champions League final for Liverpool - after which he never played for the club again. [Reds](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) already 2-0 up inside 20 minutes, Pope was then sent off for handling the ball well outside his penalty area. [Pope was shown a straight red card](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21433793/can-nick-pope-play-carabao-cup-final/) in Saturday's clash with Liverpool. NEWCASTLE look set to turn to forgotten man Loris Karius in the Carabao Cup final next Sunday after starter Nick Pope was shown a red card against Liverpool.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been given a selection headache by Nick Pope's red card vs Liverpool.

Next Sunday's showpiece is the first final Newcastle have featured in since 1999 and their preparations got off to the worst possible start with Pope's suspension. He never featured for the club again in the aftermath, spending two years on loan at Besiktas before spending a year with Union Berlin during the 2020/21 season. Karius has not played a senior match in two years with his last appearance coming for Union Berlin in a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim in February 2021.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius could start for Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.

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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 Pope's heartache.

It’s obvious that we are in a better place than we were a couple of weeks ago, but there is still space for improvement and we have to show consistency. We have to recover and then go for that and after that, it’s Crystal Palace.” I think the referee could have easily given a yellow card in that situation.”

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.

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.

First-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope is suspended for the Wembley showpiece against Manchester United while second-choice Martin Dubravka is cup-tied.

I thought the red card was harsh and the referee could have given a yellow. The conditions were difficult with the wind and a slippy surface. I have no doubt he and Mark are both in a great physical condition to play.

Eddie Howe faces a goalkeeping nightmare for the Carabao Cup after Nick Pope's red card against Liverpool.

And Howe is seemingly undecided on who will start in place of Pope and Dubravka against United next week. But the Magpies did extend Karius' deal until the end of the season with the German potentially in line to make his Newcastle debut next week. The England international was sent off in Newcastle's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday evening for a calamitous error of judgement after missing an attempted diving header to stop Mohamed Salah and handling the ball outside the box.

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 United will be without the suspended Nick Pope and the cup-tied Martin Dubravka for the Carabao Cup final but Jurgen Klopp has faith in former ...

Pope's suspension has left Newcastle short of options because [Martin Dubravka](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/martin-dubravka) is cup-tied after playing for fellow finalists [Manchester United ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc)earlier in the competition while the Magpies are unable to recall [Karl Darlow](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/karl-darlow) from his loan spell at Hull City. Karius had only been brought in as cover, but Klopp has no doubt that Newcastle can 'rely' on a 'great goalie'. Karius, of course, left the field in tears that night after being at fault for Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale's goals in Real Madrid's 3-1 win against Liverpool. "Absolutely," the Liverpool boss told reporters. [Newcastle's Nick Pope solution and Liverpool give Al-Rumayyan birthday 'surprise' - 5 things](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-liverpool-nick-pope-rumayyan-26273416) [Newcastle weigh up move that could have 'really powerful effect' before Manchester United final](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-manchester-united-final-move-26267073) [Eddie Howe vows he will 'always protect' Newcastle after Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's dig](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-liverpool-jurgen-klopp-howe-26264419) [Everything Eddie Howe said on injuries, Liverpool and more at Newcastle press conference](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howe-newcastle-press-conference-26258715) [Newcastle breakthrough may lead to Financial Fair Play bonus as well as stadium development](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-stadium-financial-fair-play-26238228) So absolutely." "That's what he was working for. [Karius ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/loris-karius)looks set to make his first competitive start in two years at Wembley after [ Nick Pope](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/nick-pope) was sent off in [Newcastle's ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc)2-0 defeat against [ Liverpool ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc)at [St James' Park ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/st-james-park)on Saturday. In fact, when asked if this was an opportunity for Karius to put that night in Kiev behind him, once and for all, Klopp was unequivocal with his response. Although it was later established that Karius suffered a concussion during the game, the 29-year-old never played a competitive game for Liverpool again and was loaned out by Klopp to Besiktas and Union Berlin before eventually joining Newcastle as a free agent back in September. [ Eddie Howe's words should warn Manchester United and Jurgen Klopp thinks Newcastle have solution](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-manchester-united-eddie-howe-26273526) Jurgen Klopp has backed Loris Karius to atone for his Champions League nightmare in the Carabao Cup final because that is what the Newcastle United goalkeeper has been 'working for'.

EDDIE HOWE has backed Loris Karius to step into Newcastle United's goalkeeping breach and handle the pressure of making his Magpies debut in next…

“He’s been excellent behind the scenes, as has Mark (Gillespie, who is likely to be Newcastle’s substitute goalkeeper on Sunday), and that’s what you have a goalkeeping team for. “We were looking at out-of-contract goalkeepers who were free and available, but I don’t think we could have picked a better one. “You see him from the outside and he’s a really likeable character, very laidback and relaxed, but in his training, he’s focused. He comes with a wealth of experience, and he’s used to these games, he’s accustomed to them. “We were looking at a very limited pool of goalkeepers, but he was the name that immediately stood out,” he said. Ultimately, it’s down to Nick, but in the training, the people around him have supported him, and Loris has been key to that.

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.

Newcastle United keeper Loris Karius looks set to get the nod in goal for the Carabao Cup final after Nick Pope's red card.

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