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- Updated: December 5, 2016
David de Gea’s early Manchester United criticism should be remembered before judging Liverpool’s Loris Karius, says Chris Kirkland.
Karius came under fire after he spilled Steve Cook’s long-range drive and allowed Nathan Ake to fire in a late winner in Bournemouth’s 4-3 victory over Liverpool on Sunday.
Sky Sports Football Expert Jamie Carragher described Karius’ mistake as “shocking”, also blaming the goalkeeper for Cherries’ second goal, and said the 23-year-old is still unconvincing.
However, speaking on Premier League Daily, former Liverpool goalkeeper Kirkland has come to the defence of Karius.
“Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have never liked goalkeepers,” joked Kirkland. “They’ve always hammered ‘keepers. I remember playing with Jamie and he used to give me a lot of stick!
“It’s important we remember what happened with David de Gea at Man United. I remember Gary Neville criticising De Gea in his first season. He was getting lambasted left, right and centre. Now he’s one of the best goalkeepers in the world.”
Kirkland insisted …
