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Paul Merson has suggested that Arne Slot should consider benching Diogo Jota and Alisson for Liverpool's Carabao Cup final showdown with Newcastle United.

The Reds are set to face the Magpies at Wembley on Sunday, aiming to secure their first trophy under Slot's reign.

Liverpool was on track for a sensational treble until it was knocked out of the Champions League by PSG in a penalty shootout on Wednesday.

"Darwin Nunez missed his penalty against PSG in the shootout, but I would still want him to start this game against Newcastle," Merson shared with Sportskeeda.

"He is someone who always creates problems for defenders.

"If I'm Dan Burn or Fabian Schar, I want to play against Diogo Jota on Sunday.

Jota is someone who likes to drop deep, whereas Nunez would work those center-halves a lot more by constantly engaging with them.

"I doubt he will get a chance after the penalty miss, but he's a menace inside the box and no defender wants to play against him in a final like this!

"Another big selection call Liverpool must make is with respect to its goalkeeper

I think Arne Slot will go with Kelleher here
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