Loris Karius On Standby for Champions League Clash

German goalkeeper Loris Karius is set to make his first Champions League appearance in over 5 years as he is on standby for Newcastle's crucial match against AC Milan. Karius famously made costly errors in the 2018 final while playing for Liverpool, ultimately handing Real Madrid a victory.

A Nightmare Comeback

Karius' nightmare began in the 2018 final when he was clattered by Sergio Ramos, leading to his first infamous mistake. He then went on to make another error, allowing Gareth Bale to score. Since then, Karius has not played for Liverpool and has only featured once for Newcastle last season.

Doubts Surround Martin Dubravka

Newcastle's first-choice goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka, is a doubt for the upcoming match. With their backup keeper, Nick Pope, injured, Karius could step in to fill the void. However, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is hoping for a settled back four and goalkeeper.

Callum Wilson Backs Karius

Newcastle striker Callum Wilson expressed confidence in Karius, stating that all of their goalkeepers, including Mark Gillespie, are top-notch. Wilson believes that whoever is chosen to be in goal will be more than capable.

A win for Newcastle in their upcoming match against AC Milan could see them qualify for the Champions League knockouts, depending on the result of the Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG match. A draw would secure their spot in the Europa League.