Reds react with horror to Karius injury blow – calls for Manninger to start in goal against Arsenal

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In case you missed it earlier today, we’ve been dealt a cruel, cruel blow with the news that new goalie Loris Karius could be out of action until October with a broken hand.

It’s a bitter blow for both Klopp – who clearly wanted to build the defence around his new stopper – and the player himself, who gave up on his Olympics dream to stay with the squad and make sure he could start the new season between the sticks.

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The injury occurred after a freak collision with Dejan Lovren in Wednesday night’s friendly loss against Chelsea in California.

Fans are dismayed, with some even going as far as to call for Alex Manninger to start the season in goal!

Here’s what they’ve been saying on Twitter:

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