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Loris Karius dropped into another huge game?! Newcastle boss Eddie Howe addresses Martin Dubravka training absence ahead of huge AC Milan clash with ex-Liverpool goalkeeper poised to make first Champions League appearance since infamous 2018 final meeting with Real Madrid

Newcastle are without first-choice goalkeeper <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/newcastle-david-de-gea-eddie-how-addresses-rumours-confirms-nick-pope-out-four-months/blt9edfcb29c9a3856f" target="_blank">Nick Pope due to a long-term shoulder injury</a>. Back-up stopper Martin Dubravka has also emerged as a doubt for Newcastle's next game against AC Milan in the Champions League after missing training on Tuesday. If Dubravka is not fit for the game then Eddie Howe will turn to Karius to be his goalkeeper against the Rossoneri. Karius's last outing for Newcastle came in the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-winners-losers-carabao-cup-final-newcastle/blt127b148eb0b87716" target="_blank">Carabao Cup final which ended in a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Karius has not played in Europe's premier club competition since a disastrous performance for Liverpool against Real Madrid in 2018. The goalkeeper had a night to forget as he was at fault for two of Madrid's three goals in their 3-1 victory. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/karius-suffered-concussion-during-champions-league-final/q7dvgbe68t4nzkl4bi4ckkj9" target="_blank">Tests subsequently revealed that Karius</a> had played despite suffering from concussion. The goalkeeper was distraught after the defeat and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/karius-apologises-to-unbelievable-liverpool-fans-after-champions-/1du130ezjpxiw1sefhm1ra2r9d" target="_blank">subsequently apologised to his Liverpool team-mates and fans on social media</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Howe was asked about Dubravka's absence at a press conference and offered up the following response: "We are two days after a game so we're obviously trying to manage players. We will see who is fit for tomorrow."

WHAT EDDIE HOWE SAID

If Karius does replace Dubravka then Newcastle will have to name a youngster on the bench. Mark Gillespie is not in Newcastle's Champions League squad, meaning either Will Brown or teenagers Adam Harrison or Aidan Harris will be called up.

DID YOU KNOW?

Newcastle will be sweating on Dubravka's fitness <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/explained-what-newcastle-united-need-qualify-for-champions-league-last-16/blt081db2e2d0c5ba03" target="_blank">ahead of what is a key game</a>. The Magpies must beat Milan and hope Dortmund draw or beat PSG in the group's other match if they are to progress to the last 16 of the Champions League.

WHAT NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE?

Loris Karius dropped into another huge game?! Newcastle boss Eddie Howe addresses Martin Dubravka training absence ahead of huge AC Milan clash with ex-Liverpool goalkeeper poised to make first Champions League appearance since infamous 2018 final meeting with Real Madrid | Goal.com

Loris Karius is poised to start for Newcastle against AC Milan in what will be his first Champions League outing since the infamous 2018 final.