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Three always better than two – Liverpool and the goalkeeper situation

By Ashley Anthony

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Simon Mignolet of Liverpool celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 11, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Simon Mignolet of Liverpool celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 11, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Loris Karius, goalkeeper of Liverpool looks on during the EFL Cup Semi-Final Second Leg match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on January 25, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Loris Karius, goalkeeper of Liverpool looks on during the EFL Cup Semi-Final Second Leg match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on January 25, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Nothing to write home about from Karius’s first season, but certainly has the ability to improve and become a great keeper for the Reds in the future.

Karius arrived last season from German side ,Mainz 05. Known for his outstanding distribution and good awareness in the box. In my opinion, he was setup for greatness.

Most noticeably, this was not the case at Liverpool and failure set in rather early. Really had high hopes for this young man when he joined the Reds. Regrettably, it was not to be and the then new goalkeeper, struggled as much as Klopp’s other keeper.

A keeper with great distribution is pivotal to Liverpool’s game. It’s no secret the Red’s play out from the back and the need for Karius to get back between the sticks is vital.

He has the best feet out of the three goalkeepers set to stay at Anfield for the up coming season and fortunately, he has so much time on his side.

We cannot ignore the fact, he was voted second best goalkeeper a couple of seasons ago.

With the competition added with Ward back, all three should have lifted their game by the time the season commences.

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