Newcastle’s Lewis Hall Ruled Out of Carabao Cup Final

Defender Lewis Hall will miss the upcoming Carabao Cup final, presenting a setback for Newcastle United ahead of their match against Liverpool. The 20-year-old’s injury means the team will be without their preferred pairing down the left flank.

Hall, who sustained an ankle injury during a recent defeat at Liverpool, has consulted a specialist, and the prognosis indicates he will be unavailable for the final on March 16. His absence is particularly significant as he was expected to mark Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

This injury follows the suspension of Anthony Gordon, who received a red card in the team’s recent FA Cup match against Brighton. With Gordon also out, Newcastle faces additional challenges in their bid for silverware.

For the final, Tino Livramento is anticipated to replace Hall and face Salah. The injury news compounds the difficulties for Newcastle, who are also missing other key players due to suspension and injuries.

Hall’s injury also affects his chances of joining the England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, having made his debut under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea in 2022.