Ahead of the biggest game of the season, the Dutchman has cut a relaxed figure this week, even after the disappointment of Champions League elimination at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.

Slot admitted that the final five days later is the perfect game to face after that penalties heartbreak and he is expecting a tough outing against a physical side.

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In explaining what he expects from Newcastle at Wembley, the Liverpool boss got a little over enthusiastic, pushing TV presenter Mark Chapman to demonstrate the robust approach Eddie Howe’s side will bring.

“I think what everyone expects,” the Liverpool boss said on Sky Sports ahead of the game.

This is what you can expect in the final and this is what I expect today.”

A joking Chapman said afterwards: “'I don't think I have ever been shoved by a manager in an interview before.” Carragher certainly enjoyed it, as his bark of laughter indicated.

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But the Dutchman said the game isn’t bigger for the opposition

We don't play a final every year,” he said in Friday’s press conference.

"I said it two days ago, in this part of the season — in England — it is almost impossible to have everyone fit
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