Karius is best remembered for two major blunders which gifted Real Madrid a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League final. That proved to be his final match for the Reds as he made loan moves to Besiktas and Union Berlin before his contract at Anfield expired at the end of last season. Karius then joined Newcastle in September but is yet to play for the Magpies as he appeared to be Howe's fourth choice goalkeeper.

However, Nick Pope's red card in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend means the England international is suspended. His deputy Martin Dubravka is cup-tied after playing for Manchester United during a loan spell with the Red Devils earlier this season and Karl Darlow left to join Hull on loan in the January transfer window. "It would be a magnificent chance for him to rewrite the story of his career," said Howe.