Ex-Liverpool record signing hopes the Reds suffer defeat against Newcastle at Wembley.

Liverpool fans are gearing up for a trip to Wembley this weekend, hoping to see their team lift the Carabao Cup. However, one former player is rooting against them.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Andy Carroll shared his plans: “I’m going to have to ask the manager if I can leave straight after the game on Saturday, drive to Paris, fly home, and go straight to the game on Sunday with my kids.

Me and my boys obviously want the win, and my dad’s coming too, so we’re all hoping for a victory—but it’s going to be a tough one.

If I had to predict a score, I’d say 2-1 to Newcastle.”

Despite once playing for Liverpool, the 36-year-old is clearly eager to see Newcastle win Sunday’s final.

As a Bordeaux player, Carroll has every right to support his hometown club, and his strong connection to Newcastle is understandable. However, considering Liverpool once made him their record signing, a bit more respect for his former team wouldn’t have gone amiss.

Eddie Howe has already hinted that the mind games have begun, and it seems like the entire northeast is rallying behind Newcastle. With Liverpool dealing with injury concerns, securing victory at Wembley won’t be easy—but the Reds will hope they have enough to get the job done.