Loris Karius has already revealed his feelings on facing Man United ahead of Carabao Cup final

With Nick Pope suspended, Martin Dubravka cup-tied and Karl Darlow out on loan, Newcastle will be forced to start with Loris Karius in goal against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday afternoon.

For the Magpies, it is a nightmare situation. For United, it could potentially be the difference between winning and losing. England goalkeeper Pope has been in scintillating form this term, so when he was sent off against Liverpool in the Premier League last weekend, it quickly became clear that Eddie Howe had a major problem.

Dubravka, the club's second-choice goalkeeper, is ineligible to play, as he featured in the cup for Erik ten Hag's side during his loan spell earlier this season. Darlow, meanwhile, is currently on loan at Hull. Therefore, Karius, who joined Newcastle in September, but has not yet featured for the club, will make his first competitive appearance in two years at Wembley Stadium.

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The 29-year-old shot-stopper last played a competitive game of football in February 2021 for Union Berlin against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. His lack of action has seen his name barely mentioned in recent years, but he is perhaps best remembered in England for his horror showing in the 2018 Champions League final when he was at fault for two of Real Madrid's goals in their 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

After leaving the Merseyside club, he went on to play 67 games in two seasons at Besiktas during a productive loan spell. Following his time in Turkey, he returned to his homeland with Union Berlin, but only played on five occasions. His arrival at Newcastle came as somewhat of a surprise, but in reality, he was never expected to be