The countdown is on, with not long now until Newcastle United and Liverpool lock horns at Wembley Stadium on March 16th in a battle for the first piece of silverware in English football this season. The Carabao Cup final promises to be an epic occasion - Liverpool,

Newcastle United are bracing themselves for a Carabao Cup final with limited options after it was confirmed that Sven Botman would miss the game at Wembley.The Dutchman’s omission only adds to

Newcastle United fans waving a flag during the EFL Carabao Cup Final match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, London, England on 26 February 2023. Photo by Carlton Myrie.

Eddie Howe is set to be without at least three key players when Newcastle face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley next weekend, with Alexander Isak's involvement also in question

Sven Botman the latest injury blow for Newcastle ahead of Liverpool. Botman is the latest major blow for Newcastle, who will already be without key players for the Carabao Cup fin

Newcastle United are set to lose the service of yet another key star for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool as Sven Botman picks up an injury.

Newcastle have been dealt another devastating injury setback ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Defender Sven Botman is due for knee surgery, which means that Eddie Howe has lost three key players in just a few days.

Newcastle United defender Sven Botman will undergo knee surgery and miss the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley (March 16), according to the Daily Mail. The Newcastle centre-back consulted a specialist on Tuesday. They agreed that surgery was the best course of action.

Newcastle lost 2-0 against Liverpool on Wednesday night before their meeting in the Carabao Cup final next month

Positives for Newcastle United fans to embrace as we look forward to the Carabao Cup Final: The best striker in the Premier League will be playing in this Carabao Cup Final, you might have heard of him. Alexander Isak is the name. Only two clubs can still win the 2025 Carabao Cup, Newcastle United are one of the two.

This season Brooks has taken charge of two Newcastle games with both ending in victory against Arsenal. Brooks was on duty for the 1-0 Premier League win over the Gunners at St James' Park back in November and also took charge of the 2-0 win over Mikel Arteta's win at the Emirates Stadium.