'Stay strong' - Salah's message to team-mate Karius
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has told team-mate Loris Karius to “ignore those who hate” after more criticism following his latest pre-season match.
Karius, 25, was blamed for Borussia Dortmund’s third goal in their 3-1 victory over the Reds, having made a mistake at Tranmere earlier this month.
In May, the German made two high-profile errors in the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.[1]
“Stay strong Karius, it has happened to the best of players,” wrote Salah.[2]
Karius had earlier responded to criticism with a message on Instagram.[3]
“To those who take joy in seeing other people fail or suffer, I feel for you,” he wrote.
“Whatever it is that’s happening in your life to hold this much anger and hate, I pray that it passes and good things come to you.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended Karius, but warned the goalkeeper will continue to be criticised until “he has a few fantastic games”.
The Reds have strengthened their goalkeeping options this summer with the acquisition of Brazilian Alisson from Roma.[4]
^ Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid. (www.bbc.co.uk)
^ wrote Salah. (twitter.com)
^ Instagram. (www.instagram.com)
^ acquisition of Brazilian Alisson from Roma. (www.bbc.co.uk)
'Stay strong' – Salah's message to team-mate Karius was originally published on 365 Football