Former England goalkeeper David James has backed Loris Karius to deliver for Newcastle United this weekend. A nightmare situation unfolded at St James’ Park on Saturday and Nick Pope - arguably the Magpies’ best player in 2022-23 - was dismissed against Liverpool.
The 30-year-old clumsily handled outside of the area - giving Anthony Taylor no choice but to send him off. Toon supporters echoed a collective groan as their hopes of ending a 68-year domestic trophy curse diminished.
Pope’s one-match suspension means he will miss the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United. To make matters worse, backup goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is cup-tied - as he played for the Red Devils in an earlier round.
