DBasia.news – The 2018 and 2022 Champions League finals are the finals Liverpool fans will want to forget, in both finals they were beaten by the same opponent, Real Madrid. But the most horrific moment was probably the most felt by Liverpool goalkeeper, Loris Karius.
Liverpool lost 1-3 and two goals were created because of the German goalkeeper’s mistakes. Karim Benzema’s goal occurred because of a blunder by Karius who ‘gave’ the ball to him, then Gareth Bale’s third goal also failed to stop him.
Since that moment Karius has never been Jurgen Klopp’s first choice at Liverpool. The 28-year-old goalkeeper was on loan at Besiktas and Union Berlin, Liverpool already had Alisson, and Karius was released as his contract expired this year.
Despite not having a club to date, the former Mainz goalkeeper is delighted to be playing for a club like Liverpool, which at the time he joined. The bitter experience in the 2018 Champions League final was an important lesson for him.
“There are ups and downs. It’s part of the game, that’s football, but I’ve developed as a person,” Karius told Sky Sports Germany.
“The level at which we work every day and the professionalism that everyone exemplifies is unique. I have something I’ve never had before and that’s why we celebrate a lot of success there.”
“I will carry this determination to my next job. I am free and I can make my own decisions. This is a new situation I was looking forward to. New challenges will come, but that is always a good thing. I’m ready, mentally and physically,” said Karius.