Rob Gutmann was joined on the latest edition of the Gutter show by Andy Heaton, Josh Sexton and Gareth Roberts.
With links to even more goalkeepers emerging in the European press does Loris Karius have a chance of salvaging his Liverpool career or is it all over bar the signature of his replacement?
We where 2-1 down when Karius missed the second one. He didn’t cost us the game. It didn’t help, but it didn’t cost us.
Great topical and knowledgeable discussion as always.
Pardon my compete ignorance (it may be there already), but is it possible to give a parallel video version with a static camera. It would be good to see the contributors and facial expressions to give that extra dimension.
I really feel for Karius. I think he is a really good keeper; he lacks experience, because he is young. He made two really bad mistakes. I think the first one comes with a dynamic, front foot, aggressive style of playing. We all screw up once in a while; some, like Big Mig, by being overly cautious, others by taking too much risk, which is Karius. He still the same very good keeper; and he now has more experience. Heartbreaking experience is also valuable to grow, develop. It’s easier to get better at managing a high risk approach, as in the case og Karius, which is Klopp’s way too, than to learn to take risks, be front footed, which is why Mignolet is better off moving on.
Looking carefully at the game, I think Latius’ first mistake was simply the result of his eagerness to support his team amazing dynamism, playing how Klopp inspires them to play. Probably Salah’s injury interfered enough with his mental focus to tip tjp balance in that fateful, heartbreaking moment. The second goal was probably due to all the above. Having made that first mistake, a second was more likely; especially for a young lad in such a massive world stage. He lost concentration. He’s done it before. Roma almost scored against us when Karius’s let the ball go similarly through his hands; he was saved by the post. It’s part of his growth edge; it’s part of football, it’s how life works hot all of us. I’ve screwed up plenty and things have turn out alright. We lost the game. That hurts; it was also fabulous to be in the final. I would lose a final anytime rather than not get there.
Honestly, I personally see no problem with Karius continuing playing for Liverpool. He is still very good, more experienced now. That is however probably unrealistic, as a large sector of the fan base, even maybe some of the players, would be better off without him. But if course, who cares what I think. Fortunately we have an amazing boss, one that I trust to make decisions that keep bringing fantastic football moments, memories to us LFC fans.
One last thought: I was deeply moved by Karius walk around the pitch crying, apologizing so sincerely. That was a beautiful, heartbreaking soccer moment; and one I’ll always cherish. Only a real red at heart cares do much to do that; he was more concerned about having disappointed us than with himself. To me, it was I inspiring. BTW, many of our favorite movies have unhappy endings. Loris will recover and continue showing his great talent. It is the journey, not the score line, that makes following our amazing team so amazing, rewarding. All the way with all the reds! YNWA Loris Karius! We ❤️ you!