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Arne Slot facing some key selection decisions for Wembley showdown

Arne Slot has been weighing up a big decision over who to start at right-back for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle.

Jarell Quansah and Wataru Endo look to most likely options for Slot but the Liverpool boss has said he could use Curtis Jones or a left-footed defender on the right.

Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an injury during Liverpool’s defeat to PSG

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“I think maybe even Curtis can play there,” said Slot. “And you can also play as a left-footed defender on the right side, which is what Newcastle do at the moment but on the opposite [side].”

Liverpool have been boosted by the availability of Ibrahima Konate, who has been passed fit after being forced off against PSG and will line up alongside Virgil van Dijk in defence.

Slot faces a key call on whether to start Alisson Becker or Caoimhin Kelleher in goal.

He also has big decisions to make in attack, where Cody Gakpo made his return as a substitute in extra-time against PSG but did not look fully fit.

Diogo Jota started against PSG and is vying for a starting spot with Darwin Nunez up top.

Liverpool are still waiting to learn how long Alexander-Arnold will be out.

Slot said: “So, Trent is indeed not available. He will not be there at the final. But he is still to be assessed for how long it’s going to take but we do expect him back in the end of the season.”

Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijik, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

Injured: Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Bradley, Morton

Time and date: 4.30pm GMT on Sunday 16 March 2025

Venue: Wembley Stadium London

TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports, ITV, STV