Loris Karius

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.

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.

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. I must say, I am gutted for the lad. To have one of your best players missing, but listen, it’s football, it happens." 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. 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". That all comes from Alisson and the run from Mo Salah, when he sees him coming he’s just done something. 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 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.ie/sport/football/10248540/newcastle-nick-pope-out-carabao-cup-final/) having played for [Man Utd](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/247844/manchester-united/) in the Carabao Cup earlier this season before being recalled from his loan. One fan said on Twitter: "Karius is going to be Newcastle’s goalkeeper for the final I’m crying." 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.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius could be making his first appearance in nearly two years for Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final next week following ...

He was at fault for two of the goals Jurgen Klopp's side conceded in the 3-1 defeat. The 29-year-old had last played on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin before his Liverpool contract expired. [comments section.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/liverpol-loris-karius-newcastle-final-29251390#comments-section) [Liverpool](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/liverpool-fc) flop Loris Karius is set to start his first game in two years in the [Carabao Cup](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/league-cup) final for [Newcastle](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/newcastle-united-fc). [ who was sent off](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/nick-pope-red-newcastle-liverpool-29251345) in their 2-0 defeat to the Reds in this evening's (February 18) [Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) clash. [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) at Wembley having played for the Red Devils in the Carabao Cup during his loan spell at Old Trafford earlier this season.

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.”

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. Pope .

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.”

The ex-Liverpool goalkeeper is likely to play in next week's final with Nick Pope suspended.

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.” I’m of the view I think that was harsh, personally. Howe said: “Nick’s very disappointed, understandably, as we are for him. He has experience of the big games, so I’ve got no doubt or issue over his ability to step in.”

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 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.”

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.

Nick Pope's first-half red card has left Newcastle United in an unenviable position ahead of next weekend's Carabao Cup final.

He’s a great goalie, that’s why Newcastle signed him." He also mentioned the club's fourth-choice keeper Mark Gillespie could be in contention to play. They’re both fit and ready to play." It was later reported that Karius suffered a concussion in the game. Pope missed the ball initially and a moment of madness occurred. 🗣️ “I really feel for Nick [Pope].

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'.

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.