Arne Slot explains decision to start Caoimhin Kelleher over Alisson in Carabao Cup final - Kelleher will start his third Carabao Cup final for Liverpool and playing a key role in the victories against

Arne Slot Hints at Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Final Goalkeeper DecisionAlisson Becker Likely to Start Over Caoimhin KelleherArne Slot has strongly suggested that Alisson Becker will get the nod over

Arne Slot has admitted the decision to play Caoimhin Kelleher in the Carabao Cup final was "not difficult". The Irishman will start for Liverpool at Wembley against Newcastle United instead of Alisson Becker.

Arne Slot hinted that Alisson will start against Newcastle United at Wembley, rather than Caoimhin Kelleher, a hero of Liverpool ’s last two Carabao Cup final wins. The Liverpool head coach was yet to tell the two goalkeepers who will play and who will be on the bench on Sunday (16 March).

Caoimhin Kelleher starts his third League Cup final after Arne Slot elected to choose the Irishman over Alisson, and the Liverpool boss has now explained why. The Carabao Cup has been Kelleher’s opportunity for game time for a number of seasons now, first with Jurgen Klopp and more recently under Slot.

Arne Slot has made his Alisson feelings clear after his PSG heroics - and with it sharpened claims Giorgi Mamardashvili will again leave Liverpool on loan.

He is pleased with the depth of the goalkeeper union, but said the Brazilian goalkeeper doesn't need strong competition to stay motivated, stating: "He is a top professional like all of the players we have here. They know what it means to wear this shirt - you have to bring top performances or you won't play for this club."

Liverpool will be looking to retain the Carabao Cup when they take on Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, with Caoimhin Kelleher starting in goal instead of Alisson Becker

Liverpool's starting line-up for the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle has been confirmed, and Caoimhin Kelleher starts ahead of the Reds' regular goalkeeper, Alisson Becker