Newcastle’s Lewis Hall Ruled Out of Carabao Cup Final

Defender Lewis Hall will miss the upcoming Carabao Cup final, dealing a significant blow to Newcastle United’s preparations. The 20-year-old’s absence leaves manager Eddie Howe short of key defensive options just days before the showdown against Liverpool.

Hall sustained an ankle injury in last Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool and missed the subsequent 2-1 FA Cup loss to Brighton, where teammate Anthony Gordon was also sent off. Recent assessments by specialists confirmed that Hall will not recover in time for the final scheduled at Wembley on March 16.

The injury prevents Hall from marking Liverpool’s Mo Salah, a role he was expected to take on. In his absence, Tino Livramento is likely to fill the position, facing Salah in what promises to be a pivotal matchup.

Newcastle defender Lewis Hall has been ruled out of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

Hall’s injury adds to Newcastle’s challenges ahead of the final.

Hall's injury is another setback for Eddie Howe

Anthony Gordon is also unavailable after receiving a red card, further complicating Howe’s squad choices.

Anthony Gordon has been ruled out after his red card

Hall’s injury also means he will miss an opportunity to be called up for England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with coach Thomas Tuchel previously selecting him for the national squad.