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Published 14:57 26 Feb 2023 GMT
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Loris Karius pictured at Stadio Olimpico in 2018. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)[/caption]
Not surprisingly, this was not enough to extend Karius’ Liverpool contract. This meant for a large portion of 2022, the German was without a club. This changed in September when Newcastle United decided to sign Karius on a six-month contract until January 2023.
His position in the club would see him act as a second-choice goalkeeper for Newcastle, behind Nick Pope while Martin Dubravka was on loan at Manchester United. However, fell to third choice when Dubravka returned from Manchester United on January 1st. Despite this, Newcastle still extended his contract until the end of the season.
Despite signing in September, Karius is yet to play for Newcastle. Although, that is all set to change very soon. Nick Pope was suspended for a straight red card offence against Liverpool on February 18th. His suspension carries into the league cup, meaning he will not be available for the final versus Manchester United on Sunday. As well as this, backup Martin Dubravka is cup tied for Newcastle, as he featured in the competition for their opponents.
This means there is only one clear goalkeeping option available for Newcastle, Loris Karius. He is set to make his Newcastle debut in Wembley for a League Cup final, with Mark Gillespie in reserve. It will be his first game for an English side since that infamous Champions League final.
Newcastle anager Eddie Howe has backed his goalkeeper ahead of the league cup final, telling Sky Sports: “I think he’s in a good place and he’s ready to play."
Can Loris Karius perform well to resurrect his career and bring Newcastle their first trophy since 1969? He will be desperate for a chance to get a shot at cup final redemption.
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