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Loris Karius could make his second appearance for Newcastle

Karius on standby as Howe hopes for 'magical' CL night

Eddie Howe is dreaming of a "magical European night" as Newcastle attempt to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Soccer • 12 Dec 23

Nick Pope is set for an extended spell on the sidelines

Howe confident Newcastle can deal with Pope injury

Eddie Howe has backed Martin Dubravka to plug the sizeable gap left by Nick Pope as Newcastle's first-choice goalkeeper faces up to four months on the sidelines.

Soccer • 06 Dec 23

Loris Karius has not played a competitive game since February 2021

Howe backs Karius to rise to the challenge in Cup final

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is confident goalkeeper Loris Karius is ready to step into the heat of Carabao Cup final battle in the wake of Nick Pope's red card against Liverpool.

Soccer • 19 Feb 23

Loris Karius is heading for the Bundesliga

Liverpool keeper Karius joins Union Berlin on loan

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has joined Bundesliga side Union Berlin on a season-long loan, the Premier League champions have announced.

Soccer • 28 Sep 20

Liverpool outcast Karius cuts short Besiktas loan

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has terminated his loan spell with Besiktas after reportedly filing a complaint for unpaid wages.

Soccer • 04 May 20

Last year we really felt we have to go back: We have to go back, we cannot let it stand like this"

We have unfinished business in Champions League - Klopp

Manager Jurgen Klopp feels Liverpool have unfinished business with the Champions League after the manner of their 2018 final defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev.

Soccer • 08 May 19

Simon Mignolet, left, has fallen down the pecking order at Liverpool

Klopp happy with squad depth as Mignolet fights on

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp revealed he is happy with the depth of his squad ahead of the Premier League game against Leicester.

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

Caoimhin Kelleher: "It was an easy decision." Photo: Liverpool FC

Kelleher's star keeps rising as he pens new Reds deal

Teenage Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has signed a new contract with Liverpool as his star continues to rise on Merseyside.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

Liverpool outcast Karius completes Besiktas loan move

Goalkeeper Loris Karius has left Liverpool to join Besiktas on a two-year loan deal.

Soccer • 25 Aug 18

Lorius Karius' Liverpool future has been in doubt since a disastrous performance in the Champions League final

Karius departure 'not the sack, only change' - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Loris Karius has not been "sacked" as he edges closer to a loan move with Besiktas - but the improvement without the goalkeeper this season has been noticeable.

Soccer • 24 Aug 18

The German was not involved in the matchday squad for the Premier League clash at Crystal Palace on Monday.

Karius set for two-year loan at Besiktas - reports

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is reportedly set to join Besiktas on a two-year loan.

Soccer • 20 Aug 18

Mo Salah mingles with supporters in Charlotte, North Carolina

Salah urges Karius to 'ignore those who hate'

Mohamed Salah has posted a message of support to his Liverpool team-mate Loris Karius on social media, urging the goalkeeper to "ignore those who hate".

Soccer • 23 Jul 18

Alisson on action for Roma against the Reds in last season's Champions League

Alisson heading for Liverpool to sign record deal

Liverpool are closing in on a world-record deal of £67million for Roma goalkeeper Alisson.

Soccer • 18 Jul 18

Karius' handling was back in the spotlight after he spilled a free-kick which allowed Tranmere to score in the Reds' 3-2 friendly win at Prenton Park.

Klopp rallies behind Karius after pre-season blunder

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts goalkeeper Loris Karius is going to be regularly scrutinised and criticised until he puts together a string of good performances.

Soccer • 10 Jul 18

Loris Karius had a nightmare in the Champions League final

Klopp: Concussed Karius not to blame for Kiev howlers

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists goalkeeper Loris Karius starts with a clean slate this season after putting his Champions League final errors down to the concussion he sustained.

Soccer • 06 Jul 18

Loris Karius suffered a concussion against Real Madrid

Brain Injury Association concerned by Karius delay

The chief executive of the Brain Injury Association, Headway, has expressed concerns over the time taken to diagnose the extent of a concussion reportedly suffered by Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.

Soccer • 05 Jun 18

Loris Karius was examined by a specialist while on holiday in the United States

Scans reveal Karius sustained concussion

Hospital scans have revealed Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius sustained a concussion during the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, during which he made two crucial errors.

Soccer • 04 Jun 18

Loris Karius had an awful night in Ukraine

Dunphy says he has no sympathy for 'airhead' Karius

Eamon Dunphy has delivered a savage critique of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, describing the German as an "airhead" who falls well below the standard required for the top level.

Soccer • 28 May 18

The Reds keeper was in tears after the game

Karius wishes he could 'go back in time'

The keeper admits his heartache and pain following a nightmare in Kyiv.

Soccer • 27 May 18

Loris Karius conceded two very soft goals

Real nightmare for Karius as Madrid retain their title

Gareth Bale scored two off the bench as Liverpool's goalkeeper Loris Karius endured the Champions league final from hell to all but hand Real Madrid a third title in a row.

Soccer • 26 May 18

Loris Karius has cemented his place as Liverpool's first choice goalkeeper

Karius puts consistency down to being number one

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius believes his consistent presence in the starting line-up during recent Premier League games has spurred his resurgence.

Soccer • 13 Feb 18

Mignolet has not played for Liverpool since New Year's Day

Unhappy Mignolet considering Liverpool future

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet admits he is considering his future at the club after Loris Karius took over as first-choice.

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

Loris Karius is hoping to dislodge Simon Mignolet

Karius wants permanent Liverpool number one spot

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is keen to reignite the battle to become Jurgen Klopp's first choice.

Soccer • 14 Dec 17

Karius: Adventurous style to blame for leaky Liverpool

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius insists that his team's defence should not be the sole focus for why they concede goals - pointing out taking risks usually pays dividends.

Soccer • 26 Sep 17

Loris Karius will start for Liverpool against Sevilla

Karius gets Champions League nod for Liverpool

Loris Karius will be handed goalkeeping responsibilities for Liverpool's return to the Champions League tonight (Live on RTÉ2) but manager Jurgen Klopp insists that is not a slight on Simon Mignolet.

Soccer • 13 Sep 17