The first important national trophy of the 2024-25 season is at stake on Sunday as Liverpool and Newcastle Clash in the Copao Cup final.
The Liverpool defenders champions are looking for their title of the League 11 and a first trophy for the manager Arne Slot in their debut season in Anfield.
For Newcastle, they seek to put an end to a domestic trophy drought that has continued for 70 years since their victory in the 1955 FA Cup. The Uracas approached in 2023, losing in the final of the EFL Cup against Manchester United.
Eddie Howe is scheduled to be without key players for Sunday's game, including injured Sven Botman and Lewis Hall. Anthony Gordon is also absent after the red card he picked up in his defeat of the FA Cup against Brighton.
Slot will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold and also has concerns about Ibrahima Konate after they both limited during the league of Liverpool Champions at the hands of the PSG on Tuesday night. This could force Liverpool to a reorganization, with Jarell Quanseah or Wataru endo, or both, filling in the back.
Keep reading for the combined Liverpool of Mail Sport and Newcastle XI.
Arne Slot will hope to win his first trophy as Liverpool manager in the EFL Cup final on Sunday
Eddie Howe will aim to finish 70 years of Newcastle United for an important national trophy
Goalkeeper: Alisson
The Brazilian number 1 easily claims the starting point in the goal. It is simply one of the best guardians on the planet at this time.
Alisson claimed eight premier league cleaning sheets so far in the league as part of a Liverpool rear that has only granted 27 goals. Only Arsenal has allowed the top -level objectives in this term.
Newcastle's uncertainty about who will start among the sticks also worries fans. Martin Dubravka has worked exceptionally in the absence of Nick Pope, but English has been neglected since his return, suggesting that the Slovak could claim his place for the final.
Back right: Kieran Trippier
Trippier has fought for football of the first team after being expelled for the best performances of Tino Livramento.
But, with lightness covering the injured room on the left back, Trippier will continue on his preferred side.
Liverpool's lesions crisis on the right will probably drive Quansah to delegate in the absence of Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley, a weak potential point to be exploited by Newcastle.
The Brazilian Liverpool, Alisson, is one of the best goalkeepers on the planet at this time
Kieran Trippier de Newcastle has experience bags, after winning the title of LaLiga and 54 Caps of England
Back center: Virgil van Dijk
One of the best defenders in the world, Van Dijk is an essential piece on the side of slot Liverpool. His leadership, strength and reading of the game makes it almost unbeatable.
With 12 clean sheets in the Premier League this season, Van Dijk will seek to lift his third EFL cup trophy on Sunday.
Back center: Fabian Schar
It is a difficult choice between Dan Burn and Schar, but the Swiss have been more consistent for the Uracas.
In its seventh season for the club, the fusion of Schar's defensive strength combined with the appetite for long -range burners highlights its ability to contribute to Newcastle throughout the field.
Burn is often caught by fast and technically cunning players with a low center of gravity, which could be difficult for English on Sunday against the Liverpool attack force.
The Virgil Van Dijk Dutch center will use the captain's bracelet for Liverpool on Sunday
Fabian Schar will play in its second final of the EFL Cup, after having appeared at the 2023 showpeweptay
Left: Andy Robertson
The Scotsman is in his seventh season with the reds and continues to make great changes in the defense.
Known for its launch of the left, Robertson has been playing a more conservative role this season under the slot, penetrating the less recoil lines in control of control.
When you begin to leave your main years, Robertson will be anxious to add another trophy to his collection before being replaced in the summer transfer window.
Central midfielder: Sandro Tonali
Certainly, the most difficult part to choose this combined XI is the center of the three field, with both sides with world -class trios.
Once called the next Pirlo in Italy, Tonali has altered his style of play while he was in Newcastle, operating as the anchor between Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, instead of as a box from cash to cash.
The prominence of Italian after his return from a betting ban has allowed Howe to find a balanced midfield that is unbeatable in his day to obtain energy and intensity.
Tonali has played an important role in the improvement of Newcastle in form since December. With the former defender of Las Uracas, Ryan Taylor, stating: “I could execute the game in Wembley.”
Andy Robertson has been a vital player for Liverpool since his arrival in Hull City in 2017
The former AC Milan star, Sandro Tonali, will anchor the center of the Newcastle field in London on Sunday
Central midfielder: Alexis Mac Allister
A always present in the center of the field of Liverpool, Mac Allister has been sensational this campaign for the Slot side.
Entering an excellent relationship with the revitalized Ryan Gravenberch, the tenacity and creativity of Macallister ozuma quality for the general game of Liverpool.
In the Premier League, the Argentine occupies the fourth place for the tacle won and the fifth for blockages among all the players, highlighting their competition in defense and attack.
Central midfielder: Bruno Guimaraes
Completing the center of the field is the Talisman of Newcastle Guimaraes, despite the fierce competition of Gravenberch and Joelinton.
The remarkable consistency and passion of Guimaraes by Newcastle has no rival.
Its characteristic tenacity and resistance lead Newcastle forward regardless of the minute of the game, which will be required on Sunday against a hard suit of Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister won the World Cup in 2022 and already has a Win Cup Winner Medal
Bruno Guimaraes, who was in the media for Newcastle on Friday, is remarkably consistent
Right wing: Mohamed Salah
There is no debate here. Salah is at a different level at this time, publishing numbers that the Premier League had never seen before.
After having played 29 games, the Egyptian has 27 goals and 17 assists in its name from this league campaign in the midst of contractual negotiations.
Salah will be hungry to rectify his rare performance below the pair in the Champions League by ensuring the first slot trophy for Liverpool.
Livrament will cover the wounded room on the left back … Good luck when facing the main ball contender.
Left wing: Luis Díaz
It could be said that his objectives of objectives should be higher, but the Colombian continues to enjoy a fruitful campaign for Liverpool.
Its speed, first touch and openness will cause chaos for Trippier in the final in the final.
Trippier will probably resort to Jacob Murphy's support to avoid being totally exposed.
Striker: Alexander Isak
On the way to overcome its best goals count (21) in the Premier League, Isak will be the vital focal point in Newcastle attack.
Mo Salah has been the best Premier League player, with 44 goal contributions in 29 games
Luis Díaz is expected to begin on the left side of Liverpool's attack against Newcastle
Alexander Isak has scored 19 goals in 25 Premier League games for Newcastle this season
Final of the combined Carabao Cup XI: Liverpool vs Newcastle United
Although Isak has been breastfeeding throughout the season, he expects it to be fit and shoot for the final.
The potential absence of Konate could see Isak aimed at end of position in the backpack of the Liverpool, which could be a prosperous route for the Uracacas and the Swedish.