Newcastle United’s preparations for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16 have been severely disrupted by a series of injuries and suspensions affecting key players.
Lewis Hall’s Season-Ending Injury
Defender Lewis Hall has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury sustained during the team’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield in February. Following medical evaluations, it was determined that Hall requires surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the campaign
Sven Botman’s Knee Surgery
Adding to Newcastle’s woes, central defender Sven Botman is also unavailable for the Carabao Cup final. Botman requires knee surgery, further depleting the team’s defensive options ahead of the crucial match.
on’s Suspension
Winger Anthony Gordon will miss the final due to a three-match suspension. Gordon received a straight red card for violent conduct in the FA Cup defeat to Brighton, and the club has opted not to appeal the decision.
Additional Injury Concerns
The injury crisis extends beyond Hall, Botman, and Gordon. Right-back Kieran Trippier and central defender Jamaal Lascelles are also sidelined, leaving manager Eddie Howe with limited options to counter Liverpool’s attacking threats, including Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
These developments present significant challenges for Newcastle United as they aim for their first domestic trophy since 1955. Manager Eddie Howe faces the task of reorganizing his squad to overcome these setbacks in the upcoming final.
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