Ally McCoist believes Loris Karius has a fantastic opportunity to become a Newcastle United legend this weekend. Despite never playing for the Magpies, the German is set to start the club’s biggest game in a generation.
Nick Pope’s blunder against Liverpool resulted in him being sent off for handball outside the area. With Martin Dubravka cup-tied, Eddie Howe will likely start former Liverpool goalkeeper Karius between the sticks.
The 29-year-old infamously cocked up twice in the Champions League final for the Reds in 2018. Real Madrid pounced on two mistakes - as well as profiting from a Gareth Bale wondergoal - to clinch their 13th European Cup.
