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      Paul Merson shares Carabao Cup final prediction with Arsenal legend revealing ‘shocking’ reason

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      ARSENAL legend Paul Merson has revealed who he thinks will win the Carabao Cup, with a “shock” reason behind his claim.Newcastle take on Manchester United in Sunday’s final, with both clubs looking to end trophy droughts and kickstart a new era of success.
      Paul Merson has revealed who he thinks will win the Carabao Cup finalCredit: Rex
      The Arsenal legend believes the absence of one player will see the final swingCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd have form on their side, having won seven of their last nine games, including a 2-1 comeback victory against Barcelona.
      Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s outfit have failed to win in any of their last three games.
      However, form is not the key factor for Merson, rather player availability is.
      Speaking to Sportskeeda, he explained: “If there was one player Eddie Howe couldn’t afford to miss in this final, it would be Nick Pope. He has won them so many points this season.
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      “I’d be shocked if Newcastle won this one without Pope in goal. He is that big for Newcastle United. Unfortunately, he is suspended and that’s going to cost Newcastle dearly.
      “When they’re keeping clean sheets, Pope is making big saves. Off the top of my head, in the draw against Arsenal, he made a world-class save to deny Eddie Nketiah.”
      Pope became suspended for the final after receiving a straight red card for handling the ball outside of his area.
      And with No2 Martin Dubravka cup-tied due to playing in the tournament for the Red Devils earlier in the season, it means Loris Karius or Mark Gillespie will don the gloves for the Magpies.
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      Nick Pope cast a frustrated figure after being sent off against LiverpoolCredit: PA
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      Merson added: “Manchester United are going to create chances and they are going to score goals.
      “Put [Marcus] Rashford down for one goal already. He is playing so well that you’ll be shocked if he doesn’t score in this game.
      “United are the team to beat in the final. Newcastle United are not a free-scoring side. They don’t blow teams away.
      “If they don’t score two or three goals, they are not winning this one. I just don’t see them doing that against United on Sunday.
      “For me, the Magpies are desperate to win a trophy more than getting into the top four and these players can attain legendary status if they win silverware.
      “Unfortunately, it looks unlikely that will happen. I’m going 2-1 to Man United.”
      While Merson is backing a United victory, it may not come about with any involvement from Marcus Rashford.
      The 25-year-old, who has scored 24 goals this season, is now a doubt for the final after picking up an injury in the match against Barcelona.
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      I was Chelsea coach for 2019 Carabao Cup final.. I still remember how Kepa reacted to infamously refusing to be subbed

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      FORMER Chelsea coach Massimo Nenci has revealed keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga cried in the dressing room after refusing to be substituted during the 2019 Carabao Cup final.With the Blues and Manchester City locked in a stalemate at Wembley, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri attempted to replace Kepa with No2 shot-stopper Willy Caballero towards the end of extra-time.
      Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to come off in the 2019 Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      Kepa’s antics left manager Maurizio Sarri furious as he attempted to bring on Willy CaballeroCredit: AFP
      But Kepa, who had gone down with an injury moments earlier, waved away his manager’s instructions and remained on the pitch.
      Sarri was fuming with his keeper, but ended up aborting the change as Man City went on to win on penalties.
      And Nenci, who was the goalkeeping coach at the time, has given his take on what happened during the bizarre event.
      Speaking to The Mail, he said: “The day before, Kepa had a little bit of an injury but it wasn’t that important. Then the day after he played the match.
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      “At the end of the 90 minutes he was receiving some treatment for the injury, and Antonio Rudiger said to him, ‘wait wait wait, we are in a difficult moment. We need you to stay on.’
      “Kepa stayed there with the doctor, who said that his situation was good.
      “But in extra-time Maurizio thought we should substitute Kepa with Caballero, because Caballero is a big penalty saver, and against City [his former club] he would have been perfect for us.
      “But Kepa didn’t understand that the substitution was for tactical reasons, not because of the injury. Willy is a big, big penalty saver.”
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      Revealing the aftermath of the controversial moment, Nenci went on to explain just how devastated Kepa was.
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      He added: “All the team was angry in the dressing room.
      “But first of all, I want to tell you that Kepa is a very, very good guy. And when he recognised his mistake he cried, he cried. He is a very good guy.
      “He was saying, ‘I’m sorry mister, I’m sorry. I didn’t understand.'”
      Kepa, who was signed by Sarri for £72million in 2018, publicly apologised for his actions after Chelsea’s defeat in the final.
      He said: “I have thought a lot more about yesterday’s events.
      “Although there was a misunderstanding, on reflection, I made a big mistake with how I handled the situation.
      “I will learn from this episode and will accept any punishment or discipline the club decides is appropriate.”
      Four years on and Kepa is still at Chelsea, but Sarri lasted just a few months before departing Stamford Bridge.
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      The Italian coach did finish on a high, winning the Europa League at the end of the campaign.
      But he swiftly departed after lifting the trophy as Chelsea brought in Frank Lampard.
      Massimo Nenci was the keeper coach during the 2019 Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty More

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      Carabao Cup final Wags, including a showgirl, reality TV star and a TV presenter, as Man Utd and Newcastle face off

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      IT’S the first Wembley showpiece of the season.Manchester United and Newcastle United face off in the Carabao Cup final – with both sides enjoying a resurgence on the pitch.
      Diletta Leotta will be cheering on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final
      Leotta dates Newcastle keeper Loris Karius
      The Red Devils are motoring along now under the stewardship of Erik ten Hag, and have got themselves into the title race.
      While Newcastle United, under Saudi ownership, are challenging for a Champions League place – sitting in fifth spot in the Premier League.
      Man Utd haven’t won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017, while for Newcastle it’s been a longer wait – in 1955 they won the FA Cup.
      Cheering on the two sides will be their gorgeous Wags. From a Argentinian showgirl to a stunning Italian TV host, these are the Wags lighting up the Carabao Cup final.
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      Diletta Leotta
      Italian presenter Diletta, 31, currently works for DAZN in her homeland.
      Last year, she set tongues wagging when she was spied holding hands with Loris Karius – who could be between the sticks for the Toon on Sunday following Nick Pope’s suspension.
      She has amassed almost nine million followers on Instagram, and continues to soar in popularity.
      Her eye-catching outfits have made her a fans’ favourite for years.
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      Muri Lopez Benitez
      From fashionable outfits to the barely there, the Argie beauty is a showgirl.
      She is seen at various South America festivals wearing incredible costumes – showing off an enviable figure.
      Muri, 24, is the Wag of United centre-back and World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez.
      The pair are childhood sweethearts and have shared in each other’s success since they were young teens.
      Muri Lopez Benitez shows off her epic body
      Benitez is the Wag of United defender Lisandro Martinez
      Chana Kesselaar
      23-year-old Dutch beauty Chana is the reported girlfriend of Newcastle’s 6ft5in stopper Sven Botman.
      She is a fashion stylist who has around 5,000 Instagram followers.
      She also shares her sketches online to her followers, and has a website advertising her services.
      Chana’s glam life plays out on social media, including holidays in Ibiza and city trips to London.
      Chana Kesselaar is reportedly dating Sven BotmanCredit: Instagram @chanakesselaar
      Dutch beauty Kesselaar is a fashion stylist
      Katja Kuhne
      37-year-old Katja is nine years her husband Marcel Sabitzer’s senior.
      She tose to fame starring in the German version of reality TV show The Bachelor.
      They have been together since 2017 and got engaged three years later.
      The Austria international romantically got down on one knee and proposed in the picturesque setting of the Maldives.
      Katja Kuhne appeared on the German version of The Bachelor
      Kuhne is nine years Marcel Sabitzer’s senior
      Ana Lidia Martins
      Gorgeous Ana, 25, has dated Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes since 2020.
      The Brazilian beauty is a nutritionist and has several private clients.
      She also loves swimming in the sea, riding in private yachts, and shares her glam life to over 60,000 followers on Instagram.
      The pair recently welcomed a son, Matteo to their family.
      Anda Lidia Martins is a qualified nutritionistCredit: Instagram @analidiamartinss
      Martins has dated Bruno Guimaraes since 2020Credit: Reuters
      Edurne De Gea
      The wife of David De Gea, Edurne is a singer who once competed in Eurovision.
      However, she caused controversy on Spanish TV when she agreed with a comment that Manchester is “uglier than the back of a fridge”.
      Edurne, 37, began dating the Man Utd shotstopper in 2014.
      They welcomed daughter Yanay in 2021.
      Glam Edurne De Gea is a singer who once competed in EurovisionCredit: Instagram @edurnity
      Edurne began dating David De Gea in 2014
      Charlotte Trippier
      Charlotte was one of the more private World Cup WAGs, stating in her Instagram bio “fam and friends”.
      While she keeps her life away from the public eye, she does also state that she’s “a princess who has found her prince.”
      The striking brunette, 29, is often seen on the sidelines cheering on her husband, Kieran Trippier.
      It is not known when the couple met, however they tied the knot in 2016.
      Charlotte Trippier, first from the left, is one of England’s WagsCredit: Instagram
      The Trippiers prefer to keep a private life outside of footballCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2
      Lucia Loi
      Loi, 25, has been dating in-form Marcus Rashford for four years now.
      The pretty brunette is a business graduate and studied at the University of Manchester.
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      She loves “fitness, art and cooking” and “enjoys travelling”.
      Rashford popped the question in the summer – with an elaborate proposal in Los Angeles.
      Lucia Loi is a business graduate at Manchester UniversityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lucialoi/?hl=en
      Lucia Loi and Marcus Rashford got engaged in the summer in Los AngelesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lucialoi/ More

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      Inside Carabao Cup final keeper Karius’ unlikely friendship with Justin Bieber after popstar complimented his tattoos

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      LORIS KARIUS became friends with Justin Bieber after the popstar complimented his tattoos.The goalkeeper is set to make his Newcastle debut in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
      Loris Karius and Justin Bieber met on holiday in MiamiCredit: @lorisk21
      The goalkeeper is dating Diletta LeottaCredit: The Mega Agency
      The pair enjoy a jet-set lifestyleCredit: The Mega Agency
      Karius and Diletta often show off to their millions of Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
      Karius is set to star in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday in his Newcastle debutCredit: The Mega Agency
      Karius has got his chance thanks to Nick Pope’s suspension, while Martin Dubravka is cup tied.
      The shot-stopper has the opportunity become a Toon legend and he could be cheered on by Bieber.
      The pair met on holiday in Miami in 2015 and exchanged numbers before agreeing to go to a concert together.
      Karius shared the story in 2016 saying: “We just met on holiday randomly last year.
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      “We were staying at the same place in Miami. He liked my tattoos. He was asking me about them and then we got talking. That’s how it started.”
      Karius enjoys the high life and is dating Italian sports presenter Diletta Leotta, who has 8.6million Instagram followers.
      The pair jetted off to Milan this week where they were spotted on a casual lunch date.
      And in December they dressed to the nines for a Christmas dinner and Karius often shows off alongside his girlfriend to his 1.8m Instagram followers.
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      The German has had to find things away from football to keep himself occupied as he has not played a competitive game for two years.
      Newcastle fans are fearing the worst but Eddie Howe believes the final gives Karius a brilliant chance to resurect his career.
      The Magpies boss said: “It would be a magnificent chance for him to rewrite the story of his career. There’s been loads of stories through the times in football where these things have happened and there’s been a really positive outcome – or not.
      “As soon as it happened (Pope’s red card) there was a feeling of whether there was another page in Karius’ career to write. Who knows what that chapter will look like?
      “That’s the beauty of football. We never know what is going to happen. This unpredictability is what makes it such an amazing thing to watch.” More

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      How Newcastle lined up for last trophy win and where they are now including Bramble & Solano ahead of Carabao Cup final

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      NEWCASTLE fans have been absolutely starved of success in recent years… well, decades, actually.The long-suffering Toon faithful will be hoping to have something to celebrate this Sunday when they face Manchester United in the final of the Carabao Cup.
      How Newcastle lined up for their last piece of silverware in the 3-0 win over Lillestrom in the 2006 Intertoto Cup
      Eddie Howe is working wonders at St James’ Park and looks likely to be the man to finally end the silverware drought and bring back the glory days to the North East.
      In fact, Newcastle haven’t won a trophy since 2006.
      And even then, they were only awarded a plaque for “winning” the Intertoto Cup.
      Incredibly, 11 TEAMS were crowned champions – with their victory in Europe’s old third tier competition seeing them promoted to the Uefa Cup.
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      Newcastle were eventually named outright winners after progressing further than their 10 rivals in what’s now known as the Europa League.
      But Glenn Roeder’s squad weren’t given a traditional trophy for their achievement.
      Instead, then-captain Scott Parker was given a plaque.
      Still, for a team absolutely itching for a title, it’s silverware, so who cares?
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      After all, it was Newcastle’s first “trophy” for 37 years, since their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win of 1968-69. Ouch.
      The Toon beat Lillestrom 4-1 on aggregate – winning 3-0 in Norway following a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park.
      Here’s how Roeder set up his team that day…
      SHAY GIVEN
      The Ireland legend played 462 times for the Toon – including their 3-0 win at Lillestrom.
      Given left to join Manchester City in 2009 and also turned out for Stoke, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa before retiring.
      Since hanging up his gloves, the 134-cap former international has turned to coaching – working under Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney at Derby following a spell as No2 at Villa under Paul Lambert while still a player.
      Shay Given was Newcastle’s No1 for the Intertoto Cup win ahead of Steve Harper and Tim KrulCredit: Getty – Contributor
      STEPHEN CARR
      Another former Irish international, Carr spent five years at St James’ Park following 13 seasons at Totteham.
      The right-back moved to Birmingham in 2009 before retiring four years later.
      The club had hoped he’d stay on as coach, but Carr instead headed to Spain to open a string of bars – with Eva Longoria and Katie Price among the punters.
      Stephen Carr was right-back for Newcastle in 2006Credit: AP:Associated Press
      TITUS BRAMBLE
      A £6million buy under Sir Bobby Robson, Bramble became famous for a string of blunders and was even voted the Premier League’s Worst Player of the Year in 2004 by The Fiver.
      But his volleyed goal against Chelsea secured Newcastle’s place in the Intertoto Cup en route to their victory.
      The cult icon also played for Ipswich, Wigan and Sunderland in his career, before retiring in 2013.
      Bramble briefly served as player-coach at non-league Stowmarket Town in 2017 following a spell as Under-11s coach at Ipswich in 2014.
      He is now an ambassador and lead coach for Future Stars 15 – helping youngsters in Togo and Ghana.
      Titus Bramble was a regular in the Newcastle XI during their European runCredit: Reuters
      STEVEN TAYLOR
      The New Zealand defender spent a staggering 21 years at Newcastle – and saw them yo-yo between the Premier League and Championship as well as their Intertoto Cup success.
      The centre-back still only managed 268 appearances in the first-team in that time before embarking a late journeyman career.
      Taylor played for Portland Timbers, Ipswich, Peterborough, Wellington Phoenix (twice) and Odisha before retiring in 2021.
      Last year, Taylor was named coach of Gulf United in the UAE and helped the team achieve promotion to the Second Division.
      Newcastle legend was part of the XI to beat Lillestrom in 2006Credit: PA:Press Association
      CELESTINE BABAYARO
      The left-back joined the Toon from Chelsea in 2005 and would play 47 times before rekindling his relationship with old Blues boss Ruud Gullit at LA Galaxy.
      But after a fall-out regarding his attitude, he was axed after just 45 minutes of pre-season action.
      Babayaro trained with Harry Redknapp’s Portsmouth, but he retired after they failed to offer the Nigerian a contract.
      Since retiring, Babayaro has a number of reported business interests, including football agent and brand ambassador for Nigerian National League side Kaduna United.
      Celestine Babayaro was Newcastle’s left-back later in his careerCredit: PA:Press Association
      NOLBERTO SOLANO
      The Toon legend starred at St James’ Park across two spells – between 1998-2004 and 2005-2007 – with a stint at Aston Villa sandwiched between.
      “Nobby” racked up over 300 appearances in all, including the Intertoto Cup success, before winding down his career with West Ham, Larissa, Universitario, Leicester, Hull and Hartlepool.
      Solano moved into coaching, first with non-league Newcastle Benfield, before spells in Peru and Canada.
      He most-recently worked as Peru’s assistant manager – leaving his post in June 2022.
      Toon icon Nobby Solano started in midfield for the Lillestrom victoryCredit: EPA
      EMRE
      The Turkey legend spent three seasons at Newcastle – including the Intertoto Cup-winning year.
      He scored the third in the 3-0 win at Lillestrom.
      Emre played 82 times for the club, before turning out for Fenerbahce across three spells, as well as Atletico Madrid and Istanbul Basaksehir.
      The midfielder retired in 2020 before taking over as Fenerbahce interim boss in 2021.
      He later took charge of Istanbul Basaksehir – where he still manages to this day.
      Emre kept Nicky Butt out of the XI for the big win in NorwayCredit: PA:Press Association
      SCOTT PARKER
      The ex-Toon captain has hit the headlines recently with Club Brugge fans already turning on their recently-appointed boss.
      Before all that though, Parker enjoyed a stellar career with Charlton, Chelsea, Newcastle, West Ham, Tottenham and Fulham.
      The 18-cap England international retired in 2017 before moving into management.
      Parker took charge of Fulham between 2019 and 2021, before his time at Bournemouth.
      He was sacked by the Cherries just days after a 9-0 thumping against Liverpool in August 2022.
      Parker is now in charge of Club Brugge in Belgium, but fans were quick to vent their frustration after just seven weeks amid a torrid run of form.
      Scott Parker was captain of the Newcastle team to lift the Intertoto Cup plaqueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      CHARLES N’ZOGBIA
      The two-cap former France star kicked off his senior career at Newcastle, playing 155 times between 2004 and 2009.
      He spent three years at Wigan and four at Aston Villa before a proposed move to Nantes was cancelled after the discovery of a heart issue.
      N’Zogbia never officially announced his retirement and lives a low-profile life in France.
      Charles N’Zogbia started in midfield for the 3-0 victory in NorwayCredit: PA:Press Association
      JAMES MILNER
      Just a youngster during the Intertoto Cup campaign, Milner spent two years in the Leeds first team before moving to St James’.
      The then-winger-turned-full-back-turned-central-midfielder moved to Villa in 2008 before five seasons with newly-rich Man City, helping them to their first Premier League title.
      Milner moved on a free to Liverpool in 2015 and would go on to help them also win their first Prem crown in 2019-20, as well as the Champions League in 2018-19.
      He was also a key member of the squad to win the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season, as well as reach the Champions League final.
      Still playing at Liverpool at the age of 37, the 61-cap England international is trusted by boss Jurgen Klopp to be an experienced leader in big matches.
      The super-fit, age-defying midfielder is almost certain to move into coaching after retiring from playing.
      A young James Milner started in an attacking midfield roleCredit: EPA
      SHOLA AMEOBI
      The forward spent 19 years at Newcastle, working his way through the youth ranks and playing 397 times for the first-team, scoring 79 goals.
      He scored the first two goals in the Lillestrom win, en route to Intertoto Cup glory.
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      Wound down his career with Gaziantep, Crystal Palace, Bolton, Fleetwood and Notts County before retiring in 2018.
      A year later he returned to Newcastle to become the club’s first ever loan manager.
      Shola Ameobi was the hero for Newcastle on the day scoring twiceCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Man Utd manager Ten Hag urges team to IGNORE ‘annoying’ Newcastle tactic in Carabao Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has urged his team to IGNORE one of Newcastle’s “annoying” tactics in the Carabao Cup final. The Red Devils head into the Wembley clash fresh off the back of a thrilling 2-1 comeback win against Barcelona in the Europa League.
      Erik ten Hag has warned his side to IGNORE one Newcastle tacticCredit: Getty
      He has accused Newcastle of being time-wastersCredit: Rex
      However, Ten Hag has warned his side they will face a different test against an “annoying” opponent.
      Speaking ahead of the game, Ten Hag said: “It’s a great team, they have a clear philosophy about how they want to play the game.
      “The key word is intensity, they do really well, but they’re an annoying team to play against, so we have to find a way to win.
      “They try to annoy you. We have to play our game and focus on our game.”
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      The ex-Ajax boss then elaborated on his meaning, adding: “For instance, so if you see the referee want to play an effective time.
      “They have the lowest in the league and they are quite successful with it.
      “So it’s up to us that we get speed in the game and we are also then dependent on the refereeing as well.”
      Both sides have been hit with blows ahead of the final, after Nick Pope was handed a straight red card for handling the ball against Liverpool.
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      Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is now doubtful for the Wembley clash after picking up an injury against Barcelona.
      The showdown will be the Red Devils first chance to win a trophy in over half a decade, while Newcastle are hoping to land some major silverware for the first time since 1955. More

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      Newcastle keeper Loris Karius dates stunning TV presenter Diletta Leotta, while his exes include a Made In Chelsea star

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      NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius is proving there’s nothing wrong with his catching ability.The German shotstopper, who famously committed two clangers in a Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, could be in line to start his first game for the Toon, with Nick Pope suspended.
      Ladies man Loris Karius has an impressive list of ex-girlfriendsCredit: Instagram@loriskarius
      Diletta Leotta is Loris Karius’ current girlfriendCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
      Leotta is an Italian TV presenterCredit: @dilettaleotta
      Karius and Leotta went public about their romance on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
      But despite his troubles on the pitch, off it the handsome star, 29, is a pin-up of the game – attracting the world’s most stunning women.
      The Thor-lookalike now dates the very beautiful Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta.
      And in the past, he’s enjoyed romances with reality TV stars and a fitness model.
      This is his impressive ex-list.
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      Janine Wiggert
      Karius’ most recent girlfriend was this gorgeous beauty influencer, who boasts over 1.3million followers on Instagram.
      They reportedly began their courtship when he spent time at Hertha Berlin, where she lives.
      Beauty influencer Janine Wiggert was a former girlfriendCredit: Instagram / @janinewiggert
      The 30-year-old mother-of-two likes to share her lifestyle on social media, enjoying luxury holidays and showing off her incredible bikini body in sexy snaps.
      According to German media, things got serious – with Wiggert visiting Karius in England.
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      Sophia Thamalla
      German TV presenter and actress Thamalla, 33, was in a romance with Karius for two years, but she now dates tennis star Alexander Zverev.
      Their relationship was already said to be on the way out, after he was spotted kissing another woman on holiday in Mykonos.
      German TV presenter Sophia Thomalla dated Karius for two yearsCredit: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
      Rumours swirled that Karius cheated on SophiaCredit: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
      Then he had to take to Twitter to clarify his relationship status, when photos of him cuddling the beauty appeared in the media.
      “Yesterday, Sophia and I were leaked photos from my vacation that show me with another woman,” he tweeted. “It is unfortunately true that we have drifted apart for a long time. I am sorry that it is now falling apart and I would like to apologise for that.”
      Ianthe Rose
      Made In Chelsea star Ianthe dated the keeper on and off for 10 months from 2018.
      Previously she dated Callum Best, son of Man Utd legend George.
      Ianthe Rose starred in Made In ChelseaCredit: Instagram / @iantherose
      Ianthe backed off Karius after his Champions League gaffesCredit: Instagram / @iantherose
      They were even spotted getting all domesticated – doing some supermarket shopping in Cheshire.
      However, the 31-year-old distanced herself from Karius, when she started getting abuse after THAT Champions League display.
      She revealed: “I have been threatened that I will be stabbed in my organs, that my family will be killed, being told they are already dead, being told to kill myself, that the Russian mafia are after me etc etc.”
      Any wonder she walked away.
      Annelie Alpert
      Annelie dated Karius when he signed for Liverpool in 2016.
      She made the move to Merseyside with her beau, and they shared romantic pictures together on social media.
      When he signed for the Reds, she revealed how proud she was. “Keep shining,” she wrote on one gushy Insta post.
      However, after two years together – it appeared Annelie struggled to settle in the UK.
      The 29-year-old fashion model called it quits with the shotstopper and moved back to Hamburg, where she lives a quiet life and has her kept social media private.
      Pamela Reif
      On the rebound from splitting from Annelie, Karius moved on to the stunning fitness model Pamela – who was just 20 at the time.
      The German was infamous in her homeland for her health and fitness YouTube videos, and had a massive following – once putting Erling Haaland through his paces in a training skit.
      And it’s mostly men who subscribe, as she revealed.
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      Pamela Reif dated Karius briefly after he split from AnnelieCredit: Instagram / @pamela_rf
      Reif is a fitness model who boasts almost nine million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @pamela_rf
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       “I get an incredible amount of feedback. People write me that they started with sport because of me. Guys tell me that their girlfriends started training with me because they love me,” she once said.
      She has almost nine million followers on Instagram, much more than his 1.8million. More

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      Marcus Rashford a DOUBT for Man Utd’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle with mystery injury as Ten Hag gives update

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      ERIK TEN HAG has confirmed Marcus Rashford is a doubt for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.The red-hot England star, 25, sparked injury concerns with a cryptic Instagram post following the 2-1 Europa League win over Barcelona.
      Marcus Rashford needed treatment after picking up a knock late in Man Utd’s win over BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      And Ten Hag appears to have confirmed Rashford could miss Man Utd’s first Wembley showdown in six years.
      When asked about Rashford’s knock, Ten Hag said: “I don’t know, the players now are coming in.
      “We have to do investigations, medical of course.
      “We did straight after the game, but most of the time you have to wait for a 100 per cent diagnosis.
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      “So let’s do the medical, the work, we have to wait.”
      Rashford was in action as Man Utd side edged past Barcelona in the Europa League.
      Ten Hag’s men produced a rousing comeback to win 2-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate.
      But Rashford’s evening ended on a sour note as he was subbed off in the 88th minute, looking clearly uncomfortable.
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      The red-hot forward removed his left boot and walked straight down the tunnel after talking to Ten Hag.
      After the match, he took to Instagram – but not just to celebrate the win like many of his team-mates.
      Instead, he posted a snap of himself walking off with his boot in his hand, accompanied by a bandaged emoji.
      Fans quickly took that to mean he was an injury worry for Sunday.
      And Ten Hag’s update appears to have confirmed that.
      Rashford’s absence would be a huge loss with the England ace in scintillating form since the World Cup.
      The forward has bagged 17 goals in 20 appearances after returning from Qatar.
      Ten Hag may now be forced to find another way to beat an “annoying” Newcastle XI.
      Erik ten Hag confirmed Marcus Rashford could miss the clash with injuryCredit: Getty
      Looking ahead to Sunday’s game, the Man Utd boss said: “They’re an annoying team to play against, so we have to find a way to win. They try to annoy you. 
      “For instance you want to play an effective time. They have the lowest in the league and they are quite successful with it.
      “So it’s up to us that we get speed in the game and we are also then dependent on the refereeing as well.
      “We have to make it our game and focus on the job, on playing football.
      “We have to concentrate on the job and not get distracted and find our moments when we can strike.”
      Ten Hag was also praiseworthy of Newcastle’s football when the ball is actually on the pitch.
      He said: “It’s a great team, a clear philosophy about how they want to play the game. The key word is intensity, they do really well.”
      Ten Hag wants to leave nothing to chance as the Red Devils bid for their first trophy in six years.
      He said: “It is a great opportunity to get silverware in.
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      “It is all about glory and honour in football. We deserve to play in the final and now we have a great opportunity to win the cup and we have to do everything to get it to Manchester.
      “The fans are really waiting for it, so we have do everything we can to give the fans their honour.” More