There were warning signs in previous games which we knew deep inside that it could cost us.
His punch versus City which resulted in a chalked out goal. The parry onto the post from Kolarov. The way he brought down Dzeko which was again chalked out due to offside. All of them were in isolation not that bad mistakes but when you look at it as a whole you see a not so good keeper. Good to great keepers don't make mistakes with such frequency.
I am respectful of the way he has handled it. But if any of us made such high profile mistakes in our jobs, we would be looking at new careers. He is 24 years old. I will be amazed if he develops the strong mentality needed to be an LFC keeper over a summer. Outside of the mentality, I also think he is not that good.
It would be criminal negligence on Klopp's and FSG's part to start with Karius next season. Do you think a goalkeeper with such performance in a final would be considered for a starting role next season at Bayern, Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, United?
The one minor positive of the result is that it should highlight to FSG where our weaknesses are.
@Farkmaster highlighted that perfectly in a post on another thread. We should stop feeling sorry for ourselves and do what it takes to address these issues.