Loris Karius has confirmed he received death threats after his Champions League final nightmare two years ago - and regrets not being more forceful in his response to criticism following Liverpool's defeat.
Asked if he received death threats in the wake of the Champions League final defeat, Karius said: "There were some of them. But I can't take that seriously.
"These are people who write anonymously and don't even show their faces in their profiles. I don't think when people walk past me personally they can't open their mouths.
"Players receive some extremely hostile messages on the internet. If you read every message, you wouldn't be able to sleep for two days.
"It's insane what people come out with under the guise of anonymity, badly insulting others, discriminating against them and then becoming racist.
"You can't blame fans if they whistle a player. They pay admission and have the right to be dissatisfied. A professional has to endure that.
"But if there are personal insults or death threats, the limit is far exceeded."
Karius, speaking in a lengthy interview with Sport Bild, admits he should have been more forceful in his public reaction to the criticism he received.
"Believe me, I've learned a lot from that!" he added. "In retrospect, I should have dealt with it publicly much more aggressively. I had a concussion after a blow from Sergio Ramos, which restricted my spatial vision.
"When the result was released, there was a lot of malice and insult, often well below the belt. I never used it as an excuse. But when people make fun of someone who has badly injured their head, I have no understanding.
"The reactions were over the top and disrespectful. My mistakes were not assessed fairly."
Karius hasn't played a competitive game for Liverpool since the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid and is unlikely to play for the club again.
But the German has revealed he remains in constant contact with the Reds, and said: "I primarily write with goalkeeper coach John Achterberg. Almost weekly, he is my first point of contact.
"But now and then I also write with Jurgen Klopp, I am in good contact with everyone. I was never out of it.
"The fact is that I have a contract in Liverpool until 2022. And at the moment I'm just concentrating on the season at Besiktas.
"It is far too early to say anything about summer. Especially now that nobody knows exactly what to do because of the coronavirus."
Zere8
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theres always people who hates us no matter how good or bad we are, even you are as god as messi or cr7, people still hates them. this is a fact, just get used to it
HimsDLee
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I so wish he had gone to the ground and faked a head injury moments after gifting the first goal and Salah was subbed off. Just so that, that MF Ramos gets arrested after the match for endangerment.
11Salah11
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I have always felt bad about his situation, I had heard that he had a concussion and wasn't 100% sure. Now I know that he did. My man, YNWA. 🔴
emondorock
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Whats worse is that Liverpool won the UCL without him...ouch.
Ravisen
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Every Human Being commits Mistake But his Mistake are remembered coz they were in a Fina
hello ive also seen a post saying foot will resume in may in australia are things getting better there
Ravisen
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Every Human Being commits Mistake But his Mistake are remembered coz they were in a Fina
he deserve a second chance but wont return to LFC
wambpstz
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liverpool fans the most toxic
Akaks7
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Don't worry you'll come bck to Liverpool soon..
Lesaimnpsu
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Why don't he leave the field if he had concussion, that would be a great help.
fauikoru
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this player he make mistake but we where unlike that night bc we miss salah so much Ramos Marcelo and even Ronaldo they all get chance to attack bc of Salah so let's forget that know we have alisson the best and iam enjoying when he is playing
xherdanbigshaq
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Liverpool furlough staffs and the fans send death threat to Karius. That's why we love it, YNWA!!!
so does every other team and we didn't furlough our staff so what does it matter
bluesss
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some much for you never walk alone! [Sadtolook][Sadtolook][Sadtolook]
MohammedRaheem
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We know your a real Madrid fans that's why you flop at the last moment in finally battles you give up easily to real Madrid
Roybcdeno
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Its water under the bridge Karius. Prove beyond doubt that you can do something.
supeiklmy
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it's over and done with. Karius should strive on improving himself elsewhere.
Luodptuy
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u are really a big flock stop kidding
HStar44
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A keepers job is never easy . He just had bad day at the office in that UCL final but some day another keeper will do the same and people will be trolling him
Cudilpstu
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he deserves to be noticed without him we wouldn't get to the finals
Diecdilmuz
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he deserves some respect....... we forget that he was the goalkeeper who take us to final
Cmon_CTID
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Liverpool furlough staffs and the fans send death threat to Karius. That's why we love it, YNWA!!!
GabrielElHakim
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that game was a setup.
Cmon_CTID
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YNWA fans give death threats to Liverpool players
Cedceklpr
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Mistake is part of the game despite the degree varies.. karius should work hard to redefine himself
lewbcden
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As a human Once in a life Everyone had made a mistakes.lts not necessary to respond in other criticism it's better to focus on your work and prove them wrong 😉💯
Siyakpruy
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this happened 2 years ago. everyone has moved on. get over yourself
just leave the guy alone
Siyakpruy
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this happened 2 years ago. everyone has moved on. get over yourself
yea
Y-C
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this happened 2 years ago. everyone has moved on. get over yourself
That’s very true, after all it’s just one title 😂😂
Siyakpruy
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Yea
Simon_YNWA77
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Ok death treats was to much for him. But I just say this to karius don’t expect much support from other people when u know what u did.
ashish_gyawali35
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Then why you run go Turkey, Like Liverpool fans will slaughter you alive. You are the reason why Madrid won more UCL thañ other clubs
As a barca fan I am happy madrid won ucl.Atleast we laliga fans can say to epl that we have a more european trophy than them when they say laliga is a farmer league.When it comes to laliga and copa del rey we are rival but in cl I always 1st support laliga teams.
Simon_YNWA77
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Then why you run go Turkey, Like Liverpool fans will slaughter you alive. You are the reason why Madrid won more UCL thañ other clubs
Even if Madrid lost that final they still would have 12 and Milan has 7, the second Club with most ucl titles
yozacen
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go any team but not Liverpool stupit goalkeeper
Neoaklorsz
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this happened 2 years ago. everyone has moved on. get over yourself
why
Joseph Azure
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HMMM Karius him is a mistake
Dayilpru
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liverpool is the best
FlynnTalat
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Hmm u really give out RM a CL
SamReeves
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this happened 2 years ago. everyone has moved on. get over yourself
Blasebecker
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😂😂😂 Madrid were on 12 before the final. the closest club was on 7.
On that day I couldn't eat because of Karius, I'm supporting Liverpool badly on that day
zayaeinsty
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Then why you run go Turkey, Like Liverpool fans will slaughter you alive. You are the reason why Madrid won more UCL thañ other clubs
😂😂😂 Madrid were on 12 before the final. the closest club was on 7.
Blasebecker
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Then why you run go Turkey, Like Liverpool fans will slaughter you alive. You are the reason why Madrid won more UCL thañ other clubs
Wocabdops
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You'll never walk alone????
Angelina1234
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Every Human Being commits Mistake But his Mistake are remembered coz they were in a Fina