Loris Karius

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Loris Karius insists he is his own biggest critic after responding to suggestions he is too error-prone to become Liverpool’s long-term No 1.

 

The German keeper has emerged from Simon Mignolet’s shadows in recent weeks to become the club’s new first-choice keeper – and the former Mainz man has issued this plea to Jurgen Klopp amid talk the Reds could sign a new big-money keeper this summer.

 

Since his status as Liverpool’s No 1 was confirmed, however, five matches ago, the big German has not escaped criticism.

 

Some apportioned blame for his punch which led to Victor Wanyama’s spectacular equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday, while he was beaten at his near post by Leroy Sane in the victory over Man City.

 

With equally big tests ahead – the Champions League restarts at Porto next Wednesday – Karius is unconcerned.

 

“Maybe I could have done better against Man City. I didn’t see it as a massive mistake because [Leroy Sane] hit it quite well,” he said.

 

“In other games I haven’t had too much to do. I’ve come for crosses and collected them. At Swansea [Alfie Mawson] put it right in the corner and there wasn’t much I could do.”

 

Karius was asked if he was aware of the criticism of his performances and whether they would affect him.

 

However, the keeper insists he only focuses on the matter in hand and had this message for potential critics.

 

 

“You can’t get frustrated [by what they say] as you know there will be games when the team needs you more and you have to be there focused,” he said.

 

“I wasn’t begging in the other games: ‘Please, please, I need a save.’ I knew it would come. I had more to do against Tottenham and I tried to help the team.

 

“My head is right. I feel like I’ve learned a lot from last season and I feel good.”

Nailed on to have a mare Sunday now vs Southampton.

[Elite]

Karius always reminds of that gay knight in Game Of Thrones, similar name too.

[lifetime fan]

Nailed on to have a mare Sunday now vs Southampton.

Defo.

 

Why do they fucking do it.

[redinthehead]

Karius always reminds of that gay knight in Game Of Thrones, similar name too.

There’s a ‘safe handling of balls’ joke in there but I just can’t work it out.

[VladimirIlyich]

Nailed on to have a mare Sunday now vs Southampton.

My thoughts exactly.

Its the Liverpool keeper's way.

[Ranxerox]

Defo.

Why do they fucking do it.

It's the curse of Jen Chang.

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

He cant polish turds , That said we need a clean sweep in the keeper department

If he's not polishing the turds, who is?  Better use of his time, actually.

[Captain Turdseye]

This dickhead is starting to resemble a goalkeeper. It’s a disappointing turn of events.

[Elite]

This dickhead is starting to resemble a goalkeeper. It’s a disappointing turn of events.

Yeah he's making saves and that. Unheard of around these parts.

[TheBitch]

He stops the ball hitting the back of the net far more than Mignolet.

 

That's not up for debate.

[Elite]

Another good display. He's definitely better than Mig.

[TheHowieLama]

If he's not polishing the turds, who is?  Better use of his time, actually.

 

Exactly - he has to do something 25 hours a day - get him on the turds after he finishes the boots.

[Captain Turdseye]

Another good display. He's definitely better than Mig.

It’s worrying. Just imagine he keeps this up, we finish 2nd and win the CL.

 

Then we won’t replace him, he’ll make a mistake early next season and it’ll have been a waste of everyone’s time.

[dockers_strike]

Thought Henry was a bit unfair on him with that tip over the bar. Good block in when Robbo missed the ball and they had a shot on target.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

Klopp highlighting his performance in his interview. And in a good way.

[magicrat]

He put in an acceptable performance for a Liverpool goalkeeper against a poor team today, 

There were no jaw dropping saves but he coped with the limited pressure he was put under,

No question that we need to buy another keeper in the summer but well done Karius on cutting out the errors, 

[Elite]

He put in an acceptable performance for a Liverpool goalkeeper against a poor team today,

There were no jaw dropping saves but he coped with the limited pressure he was put under,

No question that we need to buy another keeper in the summer but well done Karius on cutting out the errors,

After the last few years I'll take acceptable every week.

[BCM]

Gaining confidence every week. Good to see ......Keep it up Loris

[VladimirIlyich]

Apparently we've only lost once with him in goal and he's kept a few clean sheets too. I think he'd have started his career with us better if he was back up to a decent keeper who was passing on his experience,but his senior colleague could barely pass anything without dropping it first.

[G Richards]

Credit where credit is due. He’s starting to show why we bought him and has now turned in 2-3 good performances in a row. Saves, kicking, punching, playing the sweeper-keeper role. If he keeps this going we might not buy a new number one.

 

I would play him against Porto. He’s the clear number one. Mingo is toast. No need to manage the situation and give them both games. Play your best keeper, and that’s Karius.

[TheBitch]

If he keeps this going we might not buy a new number one.

I knew someone would kick things off tonight, you would have been the last person I suspected though, Rev. Kudos to you for keeping me on my toes.

[dockers_strike]

Well seeing as Jurgen said Karius can prove he does not have to buy a keeper if he performs I do not think it is rocket science if he does well we probably will only be buying a back up for him as Mignolet will ship out at the end of the season.

[The Guest]

Was good today again. Nice save at 1-0 when we were under the cosh a bit and come out and caught what he needed to. I think there was one bad punch in the game. The only thing that annoys me is when he gives it away by throwing it out when we are in those spells where we just need to slow it down. Saying that though we scored today because of his quick thinking and I’m sure he’s under orders to do it.

[stringvest]

Another magnificent display from Karius today. His command of his area reminiscent of Pat Jennings. With him, VVD, and Lallana as the spine of the team, I thing we have every reason to be optimistic in the next 3-5 years.

[G Richards]

I will happily take Allison, no two ways about it. It will be interesting to see how it pans out. All I’m saying is Karius is starting to put down a marker and he’s growing into the role. Keep it going lad!