Mo Salah posts cheeky Newcastle United message before Carabao Cup final
Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah posted a picture of himself doing his Newcastle United homework ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
Plymouth Argyle knocked the Reds out in the last round - giving Arne Slot’s men a rare weekend off to recharge their batteries. Liverpool are romping to a historic 20th Premier League title and face the Magpies at Wembley on March 16.
A bizarre Instagram story saw Salah enjoying downtime at Blackpool arcades with his family as part of a promotional video with Vodafone Egypt. However, later in the day, the 32-year-old was tuned in to the FA Cup action.
Eagle-eyed Newcastle fans noticed he was watching their FA Cup demise to Brighton at St James’ Park. A black-and-white shirt could be discreetly seen on the TV, with Salah doing his revision before the Carabao Cup final.
Enthusiasm around Tyneside for this month’s showdown has been sapped following a disastrous afternoon against Brighton. The Seagulls took Newcastle to extra time - with Danny Welbeck crushing their hopes in football’s oldest cup competition.
Post-match headlines were dominated by Anthony Gordon’s 83rd-minute red card for violent conduct. The Toon ace lashed out at Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke - despite play being paused for offside - and is set to miss the Carabao Cup grudge match.
To make matters worse, Alexander Isak also hobbled off with “tightness” while Eddie Howe confirmed Lewis Hall suffered an ankle injury in midweek. Sven Botman is another who missed the Brighton defeat to compound Newcastle’s misery.
On a positive note, Joelinton came through the FA Cup defeat unscathed following his absence with a knee problem. The Brazilian played 56 minutes before being withdrawn for Joe Willock.