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Liverpool 'weak link' goalkeeper Loris Karius was targeted by Bournemouth, says Cherries star Steve Cook

Still ecstatic from his side's incredible comeback win against Liverpool, Bournemouth defender Steve Cook has admitted the Cherries were told to target Loris Karius.

The German goalkeeper has come under intensive fire since the clash, in which his costly error in the dying moments saw Bournemouth snatch victory.

Karius struggled to deal with the aggression of the oncoming Cherries and squandered a loose ball to Nathan Ake who finished with aplomb.

Loris Karius had a miserable afternoon against Bournemouth as Liverpool slipped to defeat
Loris Karius had a miserable afternoon against Bournemouth as Liverpool slipped to defeat

But Karius' struggles were no coincidence admits Cook who, along with his Bournemouth team-mates, was under specific instructions to press the young German at every opportunity.