Eddie Howe has insisted backup goalkeeper Loris Karius has been prepared 'as if he's our number one' ahead of Newcastle's Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester United.
'We have tried to be very normal with Loris. He's an experienced goalkeeper. He doesn't need too many words from me.
'He's worked with the coaches and he's worked with the team. We've done all our prep as if he's our number one. Now the rest is up to him to produce a good performance.'
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