“Rather have Alisson on crutches” – Some LFC fans react to Karius return rumours
Imagine this, we replaced Karius with a top world class keeper, our keeper injured himself in the first game, now we’re recalling the keeper he replaced to play in goal. Can’t make this shit up. Liverpool FC.
— ryan cheong (@_RyanCheong) August 12, 2019
Nothing beats Twitter going into overdrive when it comes to transfer stories, with the good old ITKs surfacing to give their ‘concrete’ breaking news.
The transfer window may be done and dusted in England, but that hasn’t stopped a big Liverpool rumour doing the rounds on Monday.
According to many on social media, the Reds are planning on recalling Loris Karius from his loan spell at Besiktas.
That’s due to the injury suffered by Alisson against Norwich City on Friday night, which some are fearing could be more serious than first thought.
Adrian is the only fit goalkeeper at Liverpool currently, although there are rumours that Andy Lonergan could sign a short-term deal, having spent the summer at Anfield.
Talk of a Karius comeback has unsurprisingly caused a meltdown among Reds supporters, following his disastrous performance in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid.
Here’s a look at the best of the reaction on Twitter.
Alisson out for months, Karius coming back… pic.twitter.com/TzbkVqxPc5
— ?? (@FriskyFirmino) August 12, 2019
Karius being recalled I’m hearing ? pic.twitter.com/ADNzwEnYY7
— ? (@FalseFirmino_) August 12, 2019
In the nicest way possible, I’d rather have Alisson on crutches in goal than Karius
— Josh (@KloppStyle) August 12, 2019
Karius coming back pic.twitter.com/eocHvWr6gk
— Upxsh (@Virgilxnte) August 12, 2019
karius is coming back pic.twitter.com/2Gz1h1XiwB
— Qasim. (@qasimlfc) August 12, 2019
I'm in positive spirits, so I'm treating this rumoured Karius return as the ultimate redemption story.
'Fix You' by Coldplay is already playing in my mind.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) August 12, 2019
“Karius might be coming back” pic.twitter.com/7g25ZpdGHc
— mar? (@mar_talks) August 12, 2019
Imagine wanting Karius back if Alisson is out longer. That man's Liverpool career is finished, would be ridiculous to bring him back
— Leon (@LeonFD_) August 12, 2019
Read Liverpool Verdict
There may be no truth in the story – Karius is reportedly back in the UK, though – but if true, it raises immediate concerns about Alisson’s well-being.
The Brazilian managed to limp off on Friday, and while initial fears were that he had suffered a calf injury, a more serious Achilles issue has not been ruled out.
Losing Alisson for a long spell would be an almighty blow for Liverpool, but Karius returning would also spread panic.
While every Reds supporter would be desperate for him to thrive, the damage that his Champions League final nightmare has done could be irreparable.