Director Arne Slot leads Newcastle in their Wembley challenge against Liverpool to claim his first victory since his Feyenoord appointment during last summer. The team has shifted its attention from Europe to win both the league title and the domestic cup competition after their penalty shoot-out exit. The build-up to the final has prompted Virgil van Dijk to dispute the false reports circulating about his professional future. A cup final warning has been issued to establish excitement for a dramatic tournament battle this weekend.
Van Dijk Dismisses Contract Speculation Amid Liverpool’s Final Push
The club captain Virgil van Dijk lives on as the top candidate for extending his Liverpool contract despite being annoyed by continuous media talk. Salah and Alexander-Arnold remain in doubt for their Liverpool future as Salah rejects any progress in negotiations while Real Madrid looks at Alexander-Arnold. The media reported that Van Dijk signed a new contract but he maintained silence because he respected his teammates. The Dutch defender denied those statements by declaring directly to the media “Any person claiming to know about it is merely lying.” He continues to keep his attention on the last ten matches instead of negotiating his contract.
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Carragher Questions PSG’s Penalty Advantage As Trippier Warns Liverpool
Jamie Carragher expressed scepticism about PSG’s multiple advantages in penalties following Liverpool’s loss through the shootout against PSG. He saw the situation as abnormal. Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier warned before the Wembley final that his team possesses better preparation compared to their previous 2023 Carabao Cup defeat. Due to previous experience with this situation the team has positioned itself better for the final this year according to Trippier. The Liverpool team must remain vigilant against Newcastle’s growing self-assurance during their quest for retribution.
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