🚨 BREAKING: SALAH AND SLOT WILL BE GUTTED AFTER CARABAO CUP FINAL REF CONFIRMED! 🚨

Liverpool’s road to Carabao Cup glory just got a lot more complicated, and fans won’t be happy with the latest development! It has been officially confirmed that John Brooks will take charge of the final—a decision that is sure to bring back bad memories for Reds supporters.

The same John Brooks who controversially failed to award Mo Salah a penalty in Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea at Anfield earlier this season. The Egyptian was fouled twice in quick succession, yet no action was taken. To make matters worse, Chelsea defender Levi Colwill escaped punishment despite clear infringements.

Liverpool fans were left fuming that day, and now, with Brooks in charge of such a crucial final, there is serious concern over the officiating standards. Can the Reds expect fair decisions this time around?

Arne Slot, who has already shown frustration with English referees, will surely be keeping a close eye on the officiating. His infamous reaction during a game against Chelsea—where he lost his cool after Darwin Nunez was penalized—became a viral meme. It was one of the first signs of Slot’s growing dissatisfaction with refereeing inconsistencies in the Premier League.

Now, he finds himself facing the same official in one of the biggest games of Liverpool’s season. The Dutchman will undoubtedly be preparing his team for a tough challenge—not just against their opponents, but also against any potential referee controversies that could arise.

Adding to the concern is the rest of the officiating team, which includes Assistant Referees Eddie Smart and Nick Greenhalgh, Fourth Official Darren England, Reserve Assistant Referee Steve Meredith, VAR Stuart Attwell, and AVAR Sian Massey-Ellis. While Liverpool fans may not have specific issues with each of these officials, the general frustration with refereeing decisions this season has only grown.

Liverpool will have to ensure they don’t leave the result in the referee’s hands. The focus will be on beating Newcastle on merit and avoiding situations where one poor decision could change the course of the game.

Before the final, the Reds have crucial Champions League fixtures and a Premier League clash with Southampton. However, there’s no doubt that the Carabao Cup final will be one of the most anticipated events in March.

With Liverpool still competing on multiple fronts, maintaining their winning momentum will be crucial. A victory at Wembley could serve as a huge confidence boost heading into the final stretch of the season.

Salah will be eager to make his mark, and he will surely have the previous injustices in mind as he steps onto the pitch. Expect him to be more determined than ever to lead his team to victory, regardless of the referee in charge.

For Slot, it’s another test of his managerial resilience in England. Having already faced scrutiny over refereeing decisions, he will be hoping his side can rise above any external factors and secure silverware.

Liverpool fans will undoubtedly be watching closely, ready to voice their concerns if any controversial moments arise. After all, they have already seen enough questionable decisions this season to know that anything can happen.

Despite the challenges, Liverpool has the talent and determination to secure the trophy. It will be up to the players to ensure they control their destiny, rather than letting the referee’s whistle dictate the outcome.

A high-stakes final awaits, and with Brooks officiating, all eyes will be on every decision made on the pitch. Will Liverpool overcome the odds and lift the trophy? Time will tell.