Rafa said: "I don't think the Carling Cup result should be a big problem for the rest of our season. We must recover quickly from the final, that is the most important thing. If we can do that it won't be a problem.
"Once we get over the final and start to concentrate on the Newcastle game it will be different for the players. We still have a lot to work for and, as I told the players after Sunday's game, they have a lot to be proud of," he added.