Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will discover himself in a singular place when his group takes on Manchester United within the Carabao Cup closing on Sunday (February 26).

The Slovak has made appearances for each groups this season and will both elevate the trophy or earn a medal.

In the summertime switch window, Dubravka joined the Pink Devils on a season-long mortgage. He struggled to get sport time below supervisor Erik ten Hag and made solely two appearances for the membership. Each these appearances, nevertheless, got here within the Carabao Cup, in opposition to Aston Villa within the third spherical and Burnley subsequently.

Nevertheless, the oddity of the matter lies in the truth that Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle within the January switch window earlier than his mortgage spell ended. The transfer was triggered by the Magpies sending Karl Darlow to Hull Metropolis on mortgage.

Since Dubravka has already made appearances for Manchester United within the Carabao Cup, he can be cup-tied and unable to function for his facet. Because of this Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe must look to Loris Karius, a participant who has by no means performed for the Magpies earlier than.

Ought to Newcastle win the match, Dubravka will be capable to elevate the trophy however won’t be able to get a winners’ medal. Nevertheless, he may get a medal if his facet lose to Ten Hag’s males, as the principles of the competitors state:

“Along with the Cup, the Administration Committee shall current 30 souvenirs to the profitable Membership within the Last Tie and 30 souvenirs to the dropping Membership. Extra souvenirs could also be offered with the consent of the Administration Committee however shall be at the price of the requesting Membership.”

Casemiro heaps reward on Manchester United teammate

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has complimented his teammate Bruno Fernandes. Forward of the group’s Carabao Cup closing conflict, the Brazilian referred to the Portuguese because the group’s ‘finest participant’.

He mentioned:

“Earlier than coming to Manchester United, I’d activate the TV and watch their video games… and he was one of the best participant.”

“He’s one of many guys that helps up entrance and midfield, he’s a part of that transition. He’s our greatest participant there.”

Manchester United have nonetheless not misplaced a sport that each Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have began collectively. #MUFC

Manchester United have nonetheless not misplaced a sport that each Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have began collectively. #MUFC https://t.co/Bbt4EEhLGl

Fernandes and Casemiro have proved to be very important items in Manchester United’s sturdy performances below Erik ten Hag this season. The defensive midfielder, who arrived from Actual Madrid in a £70 million deal, has helped in stabilizing the protection that seemed leaky firstly of the season.