Matthew Wilkinson

Wed 5 March 2025 10:48, UK

Newcastle United are currently preparing for one of the biggest games in the club’s history on Sunday 16 March when they face Liverpool in the EFL Cup final.

The Magpies are on a two-match losing streak at the moment after being beaten by Liverpool in the Premier League and then knocked out of the FA Cup against Brighton.

Eddie Howe’s side play West Ham on Monday (10 March) in a Premier League fixture the Toon Amy will be hoping creates some momentum.

However, Newcastle have already been handed a significant blow ahead of the EFL Cup final as Anthony Gordon is suspended.

The England international was sent off against Brighton for a blatant off-the-ball push to Jan Paul van Hecke, which has cost Gordon the chance to play at Wembley for the Magpies.

Newcastle fans admitted they lost respect for Gordon after the incident as supporters felt that it was an uncalled-for action.

Lewis Hall has been handed bad news ahead of the EFL Cup final

Unfortunately for Newcastle, things have now gone from bad to worse as it has been confirmed that Lewis Hall will also miss the final.

Not only will the full-back miss the game against Liverpool, but he is also out for the remainder of the season.

The club revealed that Hall has suffered an injury to the bone in his foot and is set to undergo surgery before starting rehabilitation.

Newcastle are ‘imploding’ before the EFL Cup final

The injury news has been met with devastation from Newcastle fans who have admitted that this is a “huge blow” to their chances against Liverpool.

Fans believe that it is a “major setback” not just for the EFL Cup final, but also for the rest of the season in Newcastle’s bid to secure Champions League football.

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