Liverpool do not have a recognised right-back for the Wembley final because Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are still recovering from injuries so Jarell Quansah is likely to fill in. Newcastle have Anthony Gordon suspended while Lewis Hall and Sven Botman remain out injured. Both managers must decide which goalkeeper to put in.

Liverpool's players have been stepping up their preparations ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, with Arne Slot getting a welcome boost in training on Friday.

They are also the reigning champions after beating Chelsea in last year’s final, after extra time. After a goalless 90 minutes, Virgil Van Dijk finally broke the deadlock in the second half of extra time, to secure Jurgen Klopp’s last trophy in charge of Liverpool.

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Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup final - Reds have doubts over defensive players ahead of trip to Wembley

Arne Slot has confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United. The England right-back was forced off during Liverpool’s Champions League last-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.