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Liverpool legend Gerrard backs Karius to overcome Champions League horror show

The Reds shot-stopper suffered humiliation in the Champions League final but has been backed by the ex-captain to learn from his experience

Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool to stick with goalkeeper Loris Karius, claiming the Reds shot-stopper has the potential to be a 'very good' player.

The 25-year-old established himself as Jurgen Klopp's first-choice 'keeper at Anfield last season and was key in the club reaching the Champions League final in Kiev.

However, during the showdown against Real Madrid Karius gifted goals to Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale as Liverpool fell to a 3-1 defeat.

Karius had collided with Sergio Ramos prior to the mistakes and Liverpool clarified after the final that he had sustained concussion, though the statement did not mention the tangle with the Real captain.