Newcastle legend Alan Shearer is convinced Loris Karius can make the Carabao Cup final his today against Manchester United.
Eddie Howe was yet to make a decision on who would start in goal following Nick Pope's suspension. Karius and Mark Gillespie are the two options available to the Magpies head coach, with Martin Dubravka cup-tied having played two games in the League Cup for Erik Ten Hag's side during his loan spell.
"It could only happen to Newcastle but we have to deal with it," Shearer told the BBC. "It's not ideal for Newcastle, Nick Pope has not put a foot wrong since he arrived.
"But what an opportunity for Karius to remind everyone he is a capable goalkeeper. A few days ago he couldn't have dreamed of being on the bench never mind being in the team, what an unbelievable opportunity for him.
"It will be tough, but we wish him luck and hope he has the game of his life and walks away with a winner's medal. Do I think Newcastle are good enough? Yes, I do. Bruno [Guimaraes] is back, which is a big plus.
"What will give Newcastle hope is if you look at Manchester United's form, particularly against Leicester, Leicester could've had two or three goals so hopefully that will be positive for Newcastle."