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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

Loris Karius negative reaction to Champions League mistakes almost convinced Jurgen Klopp not to sign Alisson

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius returned to a high-profile cup final when he was handed his Newcastle United debut against Manchester United.

It was the 29-year-old's first competitive start since February 2021 when he featured for Union Berlin while on loan away from the Reds. A lot was made of Karius' return after his two mistakes in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, now almost a full five years ago.

Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale enjoyed the fruits of the German shot-stopper's misfortune. Prior to that, the shot-stopper collided with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos which left him floor and causing a concussion, it was later revealed. Months later Alisson Becker arrived from AS Roma.

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