NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe is backing former Liverpool keeper Loris Karius to ‘handle the occasion’ as he looks set to make his Newcastle United debut in the Carabao Cup final.
The German keeper only signed for United in late 2022 as an injury replacement for Karl Darlow, who has since left for Hull City on loan.
And due to the ineligibility of No. 2 Martin Dubravka, who is cup-tied due to appearing in the competition for this weekend’s opponents Manchester United, and a ban received this week by No.
1 Nick Pope, Karius is set to make his Magpies’ bow at Wembley on Sunday. It will be Karius’ first final appearance since the 2018 Champions League final, in which he was to blame for two of Real Madrid’s three goals as the Reds were beaten 3-1.
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