Liverpool have been dealt some defensive concerns ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Both Liverpool and Newcastle head to Wembley on Sunday with the Carabao Cup trophy on the line, as Arne Slot looks to lift his first trophy in charge of the Reds.

Barnes replaced the suspended Anthony Gordon in what proved to be a successful audition for Sunday’s final. The winger not only claimed an assist, but went close on three occasions in the first half and combined well with Tino Livramento, who took over from the injured Lewis Hall.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will be forced into a selection rethink for the Carabao Cup final with forward Anthony Gordon suspended for the clash with Liverpool. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.