Newcastle United may have suffered a fresh injury setback after Anthony Gordon sustained a hip injury while on international duty with England.
Virgil van Dijk admitted it was "very hard" to put into words as Liverpool endured a "difficult and disappointing" week, culminating in a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe hailed his players as 'legends' after they secured their place in the club's history by ending a 56-year trophy drought with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy, defeating holders Liverpool 2-1 to claim the Carabao Cup, with goals in each half from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak setting off a jubilant celebration at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Eddie Howe has emphasized that Newcastle United have a historic opportunity to defeat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday and make history.
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has spoken ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, expressing belief that his side have learned from last year's disappointment at Wembley.