Gordon isn't involved in the Carabao Cup final because of the red card he received during Newcastle's FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton earlier this month. The 24-year-old was given his marching orders in the 83rd minute for a push at Seagulls defender Jan Paul van Hecke's head and he is now serving a three-game suspension.

Gordon was shown a straight red card by referee Anthony Taylor after raising his hand and shoving Brighton's Van Hecke to the ground.

Liverpool look to improve their record 10 League Cup triumphs when they meet trophy-starved Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool and Newcastle meet in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. It will be fascinating to see how the Reds react to their first real setback under head coach Arne Slot. Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG on Tuesday night after losing a penalty shootout at Anfield following an arduous battle with the French champions.