Reds’ Creative Lineup at the Carabao Cup Final…
Who knew that Liverpool’s full-back situation could spark more creativity than an art gallery? With Trent Alexander-Arnold taking an unfortunately timed leave from the field against Newcastle United this weekend, Reds manager Arne Slot has a puzzle on his hands at Wembley, and no, it’s not one of those fun jigsaws.
Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez joining Trent in the treatment room means Slot is grabbing a hat and pulling out names to see who gets to play full-back. Jarell Quansah seems to be the bingo winner, but don’t rule out Wataru Endo entering the raffle of possibilities. Slot even humorously dropped Curtis Jones’s name into the mix, though it’s unclear whether Jones knows the difference between right-back and a quarterback.
Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk, the team’s motivational guru, is urging the substitutes to channel their inner superheroes and save the day while Quansah gears up for a quad bike ride down the flanks. Liverpool’s last tango with PSG might have ended in doom, but their dance at the Carabao Cup final promises twists, turns, and likely some unexpected moves on and off the pitch.
Hold onto your scarves, Liverpool fans; Wembley is about to witness a show starring Quansah, possibly a kangaroo, and the question of whether Cody Gakpo’s socks are finally ready for kick-off!
