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Three-way battle for Liverpool's first choice keeper

Published: 11 Jul 2017 - 12:06 am | Last Updated: 08 Nov 2021 - 03:16 pm

Reuters

London:  Liverpool goalkeepers Simon Mignolet, Lorius Karius and Danny Ward must all prove themselves and fight for a regular spot in the starting line-up, the Premier League club's manager Juergen Klopp said.
Belgium international Mignolet has been the preferred shot-stopper for Klopp, playing 31 games last season, with the German Karius limited to 16 games. The duo now face competition from Ward, a Wales international.
Ward, 24, spent last season on loan at Huddersfield Town and helped the club gain promotion to the top tier, making a crucial save in the play-off final penalty shootout to help his side beat Reading.
"That's very comfortable for the manager, three really good goalkeepers," Klopp told the club's website. (www.liverpoolfc.com)
"It is like it is and nothing is decided. They can all show how good they are. I don't want to bring doubt so that they start doubting. We have three goalkeepers and they can all show what they are able to do, and then we will see who will start."
All three keepers will have a chance to show their mettle during Liverpool's pre-season campaign, which starts on July 12 against non-league side Tranmere Rovers.