It’s a far bigger weekend than Loris Karius was expecting as he prepares to make his debut in Newcastle’s biggest game in years. Also: the bottom two meet as Leeds welcome Javi Gracia…
Date published: Friday 24th February 2023 8:43 -
So Newcastle can be forgiven for having had one eye on Wembley since they saw off Southampton in the semi-final at the end of last month. They are three games without a win, having drawn with relegation-threatened West Ham and Bournemouth before losing 2-0 to Liverpool last week. Ten Hag has done an incredible job since taking over a sorry mess of a squad last summer, but like every United manager, he will be judged on honours won. To get the first under his belt at the earliest possible opportunity ought to inspire the Red Devils to maintain their push on every other front through the remainder of the season.
So Newcastle must put the security of their goal in the oft-careless hands of Loris Karius, the German kept around at St James’ Park on six-month contracts with the primary purpose of serving volleys and brews to the keepers above him in the pecking order.
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