KARIUS IS A KEEPER

Klopp to retain German as Anfield No.1 despite Champions League flop

JURGEN KLOPP is ready to stand by calamity keeper Loris Karius.

The Liverpool boss is prepared to back the Champions League fall guy even though fans have been calling for his head since his nightmare in Kiev. Klopp takes his squad to Chester on Saturday for the first game of the summer with Karius pencilled in to start.

New signings Naby Keita and Fabinho are also expected to be given a run-out. Klopp is aware

PRAYING FOR TIME Karius begs fans for forgiveness after final errors. Left, with Klopp Published by MGN Ltd at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AP (020-7293 3000) and printed by Trinity Mirror Printing Ltd. at Meath Chronicle Print, Navan,...