Arne Slot is aiming to secure his first trophy as the manager of Liverpool, but he faces the challenge without the services of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English player sustained an injury in the recent match against PSG, leaving Slot to find a replacement for him at right back.
With Alexander-Arnold sidelined, Slot must make some strategic decisions, especially with Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez also unavailable. While Curtis Jones has been suggested as a potential option, Slot has opted for Jarrell Quansah, highlighting the player’s strengths.
Despite a disappointing Champions League performance, Diogo Jota retains his spot in the starting lineup, alongside Luis Diaz and Mo Salah. Notably, Caiomhin Kelleher will start in goal instead of Alisson for this crucial match at Wembley.
Meanwhile, Newcastle’s captain, Bruno Guimaraes, expressed his determination to fulfill his promise to the fans by leading the team to victory in the upcoming match. Guimaraes emphasized the significance of potentially lifting a trophy for the club after a long period without success.
On the other side, Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, has decided to stick with the same starting lineup that secured a win against West Ham. Harvey Barnes continues to feature in the midfield trio alongside Joelinton and Sandro Tonali.
The starting lineups for both teams are set, with Liverpool fielding Kelleher, Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Jota, and Diaz. Newcastle’s lineup includes Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Murphy, Isak, and Barnes.
In an effort to enhance viewer experience, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering substantial savings and an increased number of live matches for the upcoming football season. Sky will broadcast over 200 live Premier League games next season, providing fans with more extensive coverage of the league matches.