Liverpool news: Opinion – Nedum Onuoha on Carabao Cup final

In reality, every player is different but most of the players in the build-up to the Carabao Cup final will want to stick to their normal routines.

But it is a very hard thing to do when you know the scale of the game ahead.

Getting a chance to play at Wembley is always a huge privilege and one that players do not ever take for granted.

Interestingly for these teams, Liverpool have won there in recent years but Newcastle lost two years ago.

Liverpool are trying to retain their trophy from last season, knowing that they are also in a great position in the league, even if they are now out of the Champions League.

What is the energy like? Have they recovered and understand this is part of the process? Looking historically, it suggests that they can, but they know they will be arriving as favourites.

Newcastle caused Liverpool problems this season in the game at St James’ Park so they will not take anything for granted.

The game feels bigger for Newcastle because their history is not littered with trophies or Wembley appearances and the Reds have has significant success in terms of major trophies in the past 10 years – but it is huge for both teams.

The chance to win any trophy in any season is a privilege and to walk up those steps and lift it in front of all your supporters who have come down for this one-off day is amazing. You can never take that for granted.

It is a case of being prepared, being ready for the moment and understanding the lights will shine down on you for that game.

It is a case of making sure they are not too bright for you given the occasion.

Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport’s Nat Hayward