Wijnaldum backs Adrian to bounce back from his howler against Southampton

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has backed his team-mate Adrian to bounce back from his howler against Southampton.

The goalkeeper was making just his third appearance for Liverpool but made a major mistake as his weak pass went straight into the path of Danny Ings, who found the net.

Liverpool went on to win 2-1, with Wijnaldum full of confidence that Adrian will respond to his mistake.

Wijnaldum pointed out that Alisson, who Adrian is standing in for, also made a huge mistake against Leicester last season.

As reported by goal, Wijnaldum said: 'Those kind of things can happen with a goalkeeper.

'Last season it happened to Alisson against Leicester City and in a pre-season friendly.

'How is he [Adrian] going to react to the mistake? I think that is more important than the mistake itself.

'Everyone can make a mistake, also a goalkeeper. But the only thing is, he is a goalkeeper, and if he makes a mistake, a lot of times, it will result in a goal.'

Wijnaldum said: 'Everyone needs time to adjust.

'He is just in for, not even two weeks, so we have to get used to each other.

'It would have been easier if he had come in from the start with Simon leaving and him coming in.

'Now we just have to take the time that we have and train with each other and get to know each other better because everyone needs time to settle in – I had it also when I came here – I think all of the signings had it when they signed for Liverpool. So he will be ok.'