Carabao Cup Finale – Newcastle against Liverpool – Eddie Howe: press conference before the game

The day has arrived, worded. Newcastle United competes against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in Wembley and aims to end a 56-year waiting time for a large domestic trophy.

Eddie Howe's team reached the final by defeating Arsenal over two legs in the semi -finals, while Liverpool Tottenham overcame Hotspur.

This is Newcastle's second Carabao Cup final in three seasons after losing 2-0 against Manchester United in 2023. Liverpool, the reigning master, is looking for the title of the 11th League Cup after beating Chelsea last year.

Newcastle comes into play after a 1-0 win against West Ham in the Premier League, with Bruno Guimaraes scored the only goal at the time. Liverpool now suffered a devastating blow in the middle of the week when they were excluded from the Champions League on Tuesday after they lost to Paris Saint-Germain.

Newcastle will be without Anthony Gordon due to suspension, while Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles and Lewis Hall still depend. Alexander Isak is fit and Kieran Trippier is expected to return in the right.

Liverpool will not have Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley and Tyler Morton. Jarell Quansah is expected to start in the right -back, while Ibrahima Konaté will recover in time. Cody Gakpo is available and could start the attack.

Both sides are looking for their first cutlery among their current managers, whereby Newcastle wants to raise their first domestic cup since the FA Cup in 1955.

It. Is. Time. Bring it!

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Here are some of Howe's wisdom of Nuggets with the kind permission of Nufc.co.uk

This weekend …

“I want the players to attack the game and give us a good representation of us. The spirit was really good … after the victory on Monday we had an increased unity and belief.

“The preparation was very good. We are positive. Our fate is in our own hands. It's about delivering a great performance. “

On the excellent support of his team and their role at Wembley …

“You are always – we know from the last time we came to the final, this feeling of support and unity.

“We will absolutely need them. We need all help to press over the line. “

On the way to the final …

“We had a very hard run in the Carabao Cup. We went from around to round.

“There was much less noise and emotions and hopefully our performance will help us in our game. We focused a lot on our schedule. We are very positive. “

In his team selection for Sunday …

“There are always decisions to make – it will be no different for this game. We don't have a huge pool of players – we have a very tight squad.

“After the victory on Monday evening we are in a good place and that was a big deal for us. The players are in a good place. Everyone wants to play in these larger games. “

On the Liverpool page of Slot …

“I was entertained to look at their game (against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League a week). I don't think the extension will influence it-between this and Sunday was so much time.

“They are so strong, but we always believe that we have the players who can make a difference against every team.”

At Burn's first England call …

“It's an incredible moment for Dan – in my opinion there is no one who deserves more. He is such an inspiring guy and a talented player.

“It's a great football story. Dan had to go on the hard tour and come through the leagues. He is the model professional – he is obliged to do what he does. His character is so stable and so. I am so pleased with him on a personal level. “

Howay!

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• Date: Sunday, March 16
• Start: 16:30 BST / 12:30 pm est
• Location: Wembley, London (England)

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