The latest injury news ahead of the Carabao Cup Final between Newcastle United and Liverpool. There is just a week to go until Newcastle United face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final - and both managers will have some major calls to make over their starting elevens.

Newcastle United are expected to renew their interest in James Trafford this summer and the goalkeeper left an impression on former England coach Joleon Lescott

Newcastle United may well have five senior goalkeepers - but in reality, they are still missing a shot-stopper that can take them to the next level

Last time in combat Newcastle were seeking revenge for a shock home PL defeat against Brighton and instead received another rollicking. Now we go again attempting to wipe out the memory of a similar SJP setback at the feet of West Ham before travelling back to the capital for the Carabao Cup final.

This is the problem, PSR dictates that Newcastle United have been stretched just to buy that Premier League team, indeed, they had to sell young promising players Anderson (that one exception Eddie Howe inherited who has gone to a PL club) and Minteh just to stay within PSR ahead of this season.

A Saturday afternoon featuring setbacks for NUFC. A big weekend of Premier League matches involving those fighting for the Champions League qualifying places. The early Saturday afternoon match was Forest v Man City, where arguably it was a 50/50 choice whether a draw or Man City winning was the best result for Newcastle United.

Isak is a world-class operator, and he has the personality to boot. Indeed, according to Chris Waugh, speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, Isak has a great personality behind the scenes at Newcastle, blending a laid-back persona well with a massively driven need for perfection.