Karius hits back: Nev was a boss, now he’s an ‘expert’
Date published: Friday 9th December 2016 4:05
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has hit back at his critics, stating that he “doesn’t care” what Gary Neville says.
Karius has come under intense scrutiny after playing a key role in Liverpool’s 4-3 defeat against Bournemouth on Sunday, with the German spilling Steve Cook’s shot in the final minute to allow Nathan Ake to score.
Signed from Mainz in the summer, the 23-year-old has yet to settle at Anfield, and things could get worse against Andy Carroll and West Ham on Sunday.
But in an interview with the Daily Mail, Karius has issued an impassioned response to his critics.
“It was my mistake, no doubt about it,” said Karius. “I wanted to catch the ball and didn’t.
“I think it looked a bit easier on TV than it was. The ball was flying weird and went by the side of Nathaniel Clyne so I didn’t have much time.
“So it wasn’t easy but I should have caught it and I don’t need anybody to tell me it was bad… because I know.
“I am sorry that it cost us a point.”
Carragher was particularly critical of the German, while Neville also waded in on the debate.
“Carragher was here at Liverpool for a long time so maybe after the game he was a bit frustrated,” Karius added. “He is probably still a supporter. I have to accept it.
“What critics say right after the game, I don’t know what I think. If you asked them again would they say it now?
“And I don’t care what Gary Neville said. He was a manager for a short bit and now he is back to being an expert again.
“But he is always very critical. I think he does it to everyone. I just hope that when I do well he will comment on that. We will see in the future.”
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