Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has broken his silence after two calamitous errors saw the Reds fall short in the Champions League final, and fans have reacted in support of the shot stopper.
Karius’ first error saw Real Madrid take the lead when the German inexplicably threw a pass against striker Karim Benzema with the ball rolling into the corner.
Liverpool managed a quick reply through Sadio Mane, with Dejan Lovren rising well to head on a corner to the onrushing Senegalese who made no mistake with his sliding finish.
The Reds however found themselves behind again, this time through no fault of Karius but through the brilliance of Gareth Bale, who leapt to strike a stunning bicycle kick past the Liverpool stopper.
Karius’ second error then put the game beyond any doubt when he only managed to parry Bale’s 30-yard effort into his own net, sealing a 3-1 loss for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
The 24-year-old German stopper was inconsolable at full-time and begged forgiveness from the travelling Liverpool fans, with reports suggesting that he has been subjected to death threats since the match.
Karius has now broken his silence on the game with a Twitter post in which he said he had not slept and was “infinitely sorry” to the club for his errors.
Haven’t really slept until now… the scenes are still running through my head again and again… I'm infinitely sorry to my teammates, for you fans, and for all the staff. I know that I messed it up with the two mistakes and let you all down… pic.twitter.com/w9GixPiQDC
— Loris Karius (@LorisKarius) May 27, 2018
Fans have now taken to Twitter to react to the post, with the vast majority voicing their support for the under-fire goalkeeper.
Live 4 Liverpool have rounded up some of the best tweets:
Head up lad
— Jack (@JackRichards97) May 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/brasil_reds/status/1000761359729033216
I feel worse for you mate. Get some rest now, process this and come back stronger. YNWA
— Erik Baan (@morpheus33) May 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/MSftbl/status/1000755750724136960
It's okay, man. Really. Think about all the crucial saves you made for us on the night, we might have lost by more had you not been there when it mattered.
— Dean Foley (@DeanFoley16) May 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/MattyBaggaley/status/1000754594224529408
https://twitter.com/GudniGame/status/1000754564855984128
Keep ur head up mate, you’ll come back stronger
— HeyitsSmithy (@HeyItsSmithy_) May 27, 2018
Mistakes happen in football and in life. It's how we come back from them that defines us. Keep working hard ??????
— Shane (@Blame_Suarez) May 27, 2018
Don’t listen to the haters and the spiteful tweets Buddy.The people sending them aren’t really Liverpool fans and don’t know the meaning of You’ll never walk alone.We all make mistakes in life and you are not immune from that.We lose as a club not individuals.Come back stronger
— ?????? (@ynwa1003) May 27, 2018
As long as your wearing the Liverpool shirt we will always back our players! Big respect for fronting up after the game Loris ??
— Señor Bobby (@LFCL40TH) May 27, 2018
Relax lad… just keep your chin high and work hard..
— kp (@kpboyzz) May 27, 2018
I feel for you my man, damn it hurts, I can't even imagine how bad it hurts you now. I wish you to get through this hell, come back stronger and rise to save in loads of upcoming games next season, I promise to give you all the support I can give. YNWA Loris! ??
— darwin núñez fan account (@PedroMagnifico) May 27, 2018
