Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius could be in line for a sensational first start for Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley next Sunday.
And the German's unexpected opportunity has arrived via a bizarre set of circumstances involving his former club.
The Magpies' first-choice shot-stopper, Nick Pope, was expected to start the showpiece final - the North East club's first Wembley appearance in 24 years - but his dreams were left in tatters after being sent off against the Reds after inexplicably handling the ball outside his penalty area.
