Liverpool manager Arne Slot blamed an inability to press Newcastle United because of their direct style for their narrow defeat in the Carabao Cup final. The Reds were beaten at Wembley just days after exiting the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was honest with his assessment after losing to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. Three players summed up the difference between the sides.

Liverpool could reassess their summer transfer plans following their Carabao Cup final defeat against Newcastle.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot gave credit to Newcastle United following their 2-1 Carabao Cup win over his side at Wembley Stadium.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk wanted more from those in front of him during the Carabao Cup game at Wembley. Ultimately, the result showed two clear summer needs.

Virgil van Dijk should have settled his Liverpool future after the Reds' defeat in the Carabao Cup final. Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards will have been watching proceedings closely at Wembley. There will be plenty they will not have liked.

Virgil van Dijk reportedly congratulated every Newcastle player after the Toon beat Liverpool 2-1 to win the Carabao Cup on Sunday. The Reds had gone into the showdown as the overwhelming favourites to secure glory,

Arne Slot's side arrive a Wembley on a low after a devastating European exit - but can always count on their skipper to step up to the mark