A Liverpool legend has identified Newcastle United as a “significant concern” in advance of the Carabao Cup Final.

A former Liverpool and England player has provided his perspective on Newcastle United’s current state in advance of the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday.

He has identified the team as a “big worry.” Newcastle United must address a significant challenge in order to conclude their lengthy wait for significant domestic silverware by defeating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final.

On Monday night, the Magpies secured a 1-0 victory over Premier League rivals West Ham United in their final game before the Wembley showpiece. Eddie Howe’s team’s muddled performance in East London assisted in their return to the top six and increased their chances of securing a Champions League spot.

Nevertheless, the United squad’s current objective is to secure a long-awaited major trophy, rather than regaining a place at the summit of European football.Newcastle have been unable to maintain consistency in their recent six games across all competitions, as they have won three and lost three since securing their second Carabao Cup Final in three seasons with a two-legged semi-final victory against Arsenal.

In that period, they were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool, the current league leaders, at Anfield, as Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister both scored. Additionally, they were eliminated from the FA Cup by Brighton and Hove Albion. Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes that United’s performances have been affected by their upcoming visit to Wembley,

not just in the defensive third, despite the fact that Monday night’s clean sheet against West Ham was the first time the Magpies have prevented an opposing side from finding the net since the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg win against Arsenal. The former England defender, speaking to Sky Sports prior to the Hammers’ victory, stated, “You look at this result, the Arsenal game, a great result for them.

They beat Arsenal over two legs four-nil.” Nevertheless, Birmingham emerges victorious; however, they are allowing goals to be scored. They have conceded 13 goals in the five games that have followed the Arsenal affair. That will be a significant concern for them, not only for tonight but also for the upcoming weekend, when they will be playing against the nation’s top team.

“Intensity is the first word that comes to mind when considering the Eddie Howe Newcastle team.” Advancement and defence. No one enjoys being reminded that they are preoccupied with other matters; however, the cup final for a city and a club like Newcastle, where they have not achieved a victory in an extended period, is likely to be emotionally charged.

They may be feeling down, believing that the world is ending due to their current run, and may not even be anticipating the upcoming week. However, they may behave in an entirely opposite manner if they receive the outcome tonight. But when you observe the goals they have conceded of late, you are compelled to believe, subconsciously, that they are not completely committed,” he stated prior to the match last night.