Mignolet vs Karius- Who should start for Liverpool?

Mignolet vs Karius- Who should start for Liverpool?

Simon Mignolet, well versed in social science, will have read between the lines. Loris Karius, waiting on any sign of opportunity at Liverpool Football Club, will have done so as well.

Given the £4.7 million recruit was signed because he is more suited to the Reds’ aggressive approach than Mignolet and is viewed as their long-term No.1, it would make sense for Karius to be given another shot this season should his team-mate continue to err.

Mignolet has made 166 appearances for Liverpool, which is a large enough sample size from which to draw conclusions on his capabilities as well as suitability for the club.

While he has undoubtedly elevated his game this campaign – the first time he has had proper competition at Anfield since joining from Sunderland in June 2013 – the Belgium international has had nearly four years to make the position unquestionable.

It has been anything but, even when the calibre of deputy has been dire.

He has responded positively to being dropped, “training outstandingly” according to Jurgen Klopp and showing marked improvement when rotated in for the cup competitions.

The former Mainz goalkeeper was not free of fault in games, but he is also nowhere near his ceiling.

Liverpool know exactly what they have in Mignolet. Keeping Karius on the bench is preventing them from learning just how much more he has in his locker.

Karius, 24, was brought to Liverpool from Mainz to provide healthy competition for Simon Mignolet last summer.

Jurgen Klopp has rotated between the two keepers, but is yet to make a concrete decision on who is his No1 between the sticks.

Both have come in for criticism for making significant errors, which have cost Liverpool crucial points in the Premier League.

Liverpool will not win any major honours with their current squad, Karius is almost on the same level as Bayern Munich star Neuer.

Jürgen Klopp and Loris Karius | LFC’s pre-Spartak Moscow press conference

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