Sadio Mane Backs Loris Karius on criticism of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius

 

Sadio Mane admits criticism of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is normal in football, and that his reaction is more important. Mane's team-mate has come under fire for his displays of late having joined the Reds from Mainz in the summer and taking the No 1 spot off Belgian Simon Mignolet.

The Senegalese winger, who has himself impressed since a move from Southampton, says the players who train with Karius day in, day out, know his qualities. He said “Everybody knows this is football and criticism can happen. We always train together and know his quality, what he can do to help the team. I think he will keep doing his best for the team, and do his best for the next game and keep helping, so what is behind is behind. I think in football everybody gets this kind of criticism. The reaction is more important now.”

Karius was criticised for his display in Liverpool's 2-2 draw against West Ham on Super Sunday, coming after the 4-3 defeat by Bournemouth last weekend. It leaves the Reds six points behind leaders Chelsea in the title race, and Mane admits the games where Liverpool create all the chances but still fail to pick up maximum points can frustrate both him and his team-mates.