3 Reasons Why Liverpool Should Trust Loris Karius

The big games are often dictated by mistakes. It's a cliche because it's true. In the Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev, it was Loris Karius who contributed more proof to that notion.

The German goalkeeper committed not one but two blunders on the night that proved to be the difference between Real Madrid and Liverpool. After throwing the ball straight into the path of Karim Benzema, he let in a rather cheap goal after failing to punch clear a Gareth Bale shot that was hit straight at him.

Following the final, Karius and his family have been subjected to death threats and geez, some people need to calm down, man. Let's take a look at 3 reasons why Liverpool should persist with Loris Karius.

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#3 Liverpool's lack of experience in the big stage was bound to show

The Merseysiders haven't been battling for glory in a while and the closest they have come to winning a trophy in recent times is the Europa League final that they lost in 2016. While their players have been coming up with match-winning performances on a regular basis in Europe, the lack of experience on a stage as big as the Champions League final was bound to show.

And for someone like Loris Karius, who was slowly starting to earn the trust of the fans, it would have been even worse. The German goalkeeper crumbled under the pressure and as the match rolled past 3 quarters of an hour, he let it be known.

But even though Karius, 25 years old now, is not as young as an 'inexperienced' big team goalkeeper is supposed to be, he is not ripe in terms of big game experience. This will be a turning point in his career. You learn from your mistakes and grow. Karius has not one but two glaring mistakes to learn from and there is no real evidence to suggest he won't.

#2 Karius has a point to prove now

Karius' horror show cost Liverpool dearly

A player is the most dangerous when he has a point to prove. Take for example David de Gea of Manchester United. He was maligned and criticised in several quarters. But he put his head down and worked hard to put his past replete with skittish displays behind him and became the best goalkeeper in the world.

Loris Karius will be keen to impress the Kop now. He had been showing signs of getting better. But in the precarious position that he finds himself in, Karius will need to shape up or ship out of Anfield.

It's not like he will be playing internationally for Germany ahead of Neuer or ter Stegen. So his focus will be on showing up in style for his club and that is the reason why Liverpool should give him another chance.

#1 Karius has the quality

Karius has put in quality shifts this year

Karius and Mignolet were struggling between the sticks and neither of them was doing anything to nail down the starting spot. And then Karius looked like he was getting a grip on the proceedings and Mignolet was left to languish on the bench.

Karius will need all the love he can get but it has to be said that it can only be fair from Liverpool's part to sign a new goalkeeper. In that case, Karius might need to perform in Cup matches to prove his mettle.

Let us also not forget the fact that Karius pulled off quite a few magnificent saves this season. His performances against Bournemouth, Everton and West Bromwich Albion inspired confidence. It's weirdly similar to David de Gea's story though the Spaniard was much younger when he was susceptible to such errors.

United kept their faith in De Gea and it was a gamble at the time. Liverpool should do the same with Karius.