Alan Shearer believes the Carabao Cup final is an opportunity for Loris Karius to remind everyone he's a capable goalkeeper. The Newcastle United shot stopper has not played competitive first-team action in over two-years but could be thrust into the limelight at Wembley.
The German goalkeeper has played in big occasions in the Champions League final, but is remembered for conceding two howlers against Real Madrid. It later transpired that Karius was concussed and that played a part in those mistakes, but the stigma still follows him round.
Eddie Howe was yet to make a decision on who would start in goal following Nick Pope's suspension. Karius and Mark Gillespie are the two options available to the Magpies head coach, with Martin Dubravka cup-tied having played two games in the League Cup for Erik Ten Hag's side during his loan spell.
