Both Liverpool and Newcastle will be without four players for Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley, but it is the Magpies who are missing more key men.

The two sides are set to meet for the third time this season, after last December's thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw at St.

"He is still to be assessed for how long it will take but we do expect him back before the end of the season.



All three players would be regular starters in Eddie Howe's first-choice team when available.

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Club captain Jamaal Lascelles has not played this season due to a long-term injury and remains unavailable.

“Lewis Hall is recovering after his operation now, Sven is recovering after his operation and Jamaal is still making progress to come back

Anthony is suspended, but apart from that, we hope to have a full squad.”

On his team selection for the match, he added: “Everyone will find out at the same time when I name the team

I think the team selection for these types of games will always be difficult because there’ll always be players who will be disappointed
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