Loris Karius was public enemy number one in Liverpool following his two horrific mistakes in the Champions League final against Real Madrid. Karius rolled the ball into Karim Benzema’s leg to give Madrid a 1-0 lead in Kiev before he fumbled Gareth Bale’s long-range effort to hand the Spanish side a 3-1 victory. The German goalkeeper broke down in tears after the match and apologised to the travelling supporters. His Liverpool career was surely over. However, on Monday, Karius may have received a Liverpool career lifeline. Just minutes before his first mistake, Karius received an elbow to the head by Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos. As a result, Liverpool sent their ‘keeper for a head scan to make sure no damage had been done. Karius had gone to the United States on holiday where he was referred to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment. And they confirmed that Karius suffered damage that suggested he should not have continued after the clash with Ramos. KARIUS SUFFERED CONCUSSION “On May 31, 2018 Mr. Karius underwent a comprehensive examination by Dr. Ross Zafonte and Dr. Lenore Herget in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital,” the statement began. “After carefully reviewing game film and integrating a detailed history – including his reported present and immediate post-contact subjective symptoms – physical examination and objective metrics, we have concluded that Mr. Karius sustained a concussion during the match May 26, 2018. “At the time of our evaluation, Mr. Karius’s principal residual symptoms and objective signs suggested that visual spatial dysfunction existed and likely occurred immediately following the event.” You can see the full statement below: KARIUS' REACTION AFTER SERGIO RAMOS ELBOWED HIM After the scan results were revealed, one video has been doing the rounds on Twitter. Not only does it show Ramos’ seemingly purposely barging into Karius, it shows his reaction. Karius does look slightly dazed and complains to both the assistant behind the goal and the referee. However, they clearly wave away the protests and allow play to continue. The Liverpool Echo claim that treatment was eventually allowed before Karius was deemed fir to continue. News Now - Sport News<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The German endured a night to remember in Kiev, gifting Real Madrid two goals as they secured their third successive European crown. Karius first rolled the ball into the path of Karim Benzema, who intercepted the shot-stopper's attempted throw to a team-mate to give Los Blancos the lead. The 24-year-old later fumbled a long-range effort from Gareth Bale to seal Madrid's win. Karius' night went from bad to worse when he was involved in a collision with Ramos.<doc-sep>LORIS Karius underwent a head scan after fears the Liverpool goalkeeper suffered a concussion following a collision with Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final. Karius, who had a calamitous performance in the 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid last month, appeared to be knocked to the floor by the Spanish defender’s elbow. 5 Sergio Ramos was involved in a collision with Loris Karius in the Champions League final Credit: Time 4 Sport And, according to ESPN, he has been for a scan in the United States after growing concerns that he suffered a head trauma. The 24-year-old travelled to the States for a post-season holiday but was instructed by Liverpool’s medical team to visit Dr. Ross Zafonte in Boston for tests last week. The German is due to return to Merseyside on July 2 for Liverpool’s pre-season tour which will take them across America. But Karius may have more competition for the No1 jersey when he joins up with the rest of the Liverpool squad. 5 The German goalkeeper left the field in tears after two errors cost Liverpool the Champions League Credit: PA:Press Association 5 Ramos was also involved in the incident that saw Mohamed Salah substituted in the first half Credit: AFP or licensors His errors in Kiev have seen manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly look to the transfer market for a more reliable goalkeeper. Karius was at fault for the opening goal when Madrid striker Karim Benzema intercepted his throw out and gave Zinedine Zidane’s team the lead. 5 Gareth Bale consoles Karius after his mistakes in the Champions League final Credit: Getty - Contributor 5 Karius’s future at Liverpool is in doubt amid interest in Roma goalkeeper Alisson Credit: Getty - Contributor Jamie Carragher consoles Loris Karius after nightmare performance in the Champions League final And, while he had little chance of stopping Gareth Bale’s spectacular overhead kick, he was also at fault for the Welshman’s second. Klopp had shown faith in Karius last season after making him his No1 at Anfield, selected ahead of Simon Mignolet. But now the German manager is looking at signing Roma’s highly-rated Brazilian Alisson, valued at around £79million.<doc-sep>Who do Liverpool need to sign to re-claim the title? Keep up with all the Reds news with our free daily newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Loris Karius DID suffer concussion during the Champions League final, Massachusetts General Hospital has confirmed The Liverpool goalkeeper underwent head scans over the weekend amid scares he suffered a trauma during the defeat to Real Madrid. Sergio Ramos crashed into Karius during the encounter in Kiev, with the German goalkeeper receiving a heavy blow to the head. Just minutes later, Karius was guilty of a shocking error as his attempted throw rebounded off Karim Benzema and into the net. And later in the clash he failed to keep out Gareth Bale's long-range effort. Liverpool's medical staff were concerned that Karius could have been suffering with concussion and he was sent to visit trauma specialist Dr Ross Zafonte during a holiday to the United States. Massachusetts General Hospital stated Karius had undergone tests and results show he did suffer concussion. A statement from Dr. Ross Zafonte claimed Karius suffered "visual spatial dysfunction" after the incident and such deficits would have affected his performance. Karius' condition is said to have improved since the event and the German will make a full recovery if the correct protocol is followed. (Image: UEFA/Getty) (Image: REUTERS) (Image: Getty) Following the defeat to Real, Karius accepted responsibility and was seen in tears at the final whistle. A distraught Karius said: "I don't feel anything right now. Today I lost my team the game and I feel sorry for everyone. "I'm sorry for everyone - from the team, from the whole club - that the mistakes cost dearly." Dr. Ross Zafonte statement in full We have received numerous calls today regarding the health status of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius. With Mr. Karius’s permission, we are providing information about his medical situation in an effort to prevent, where possible, the dissemination of incomplete or erroneous information. On May 31, 2018 Mr. Karius underwent a comprehensive examination by Dr. Ross Zafonte and Dr. Lenore Herget in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. After carefully reviewing game film and integrating a detailed history – including his reported present and immediate post-contact subjective symptoms – physical examination and objective metrics, we have concluded that Mr. Karius sustained a concussion during the match May 26, 2018. At the time of our evaluation, Mr. Karius’s principal residual symptoms and objective signs suggested that visual spatial dysfunction existed and likely occurred immediately following the event. Additional symptomatic and objectively noted areas of dysfunction also persisted. It could be possible that such deficits would affect performance. We also note that Mr. Karius has reported significant and steady improvement since the concussive event, and we expect him to make a full recovery based on the results of the examination. We expect that with treatment and by following prescribed activity protocols he will continue to improve. We have encouraged vigilance and an emphasis on safety in his eventual return to full activity. This is the only comment we will be making in relation to this matter. All future media inquiries should be directed to the Liverpool FC Press Offic<doc-sep>
Loris Karius was in tears after Liverpool’s defeat in the Champions League final. (Getty Images) Loris Karius suffered a concussion during Liverpool’s defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final. The 24-year-old was at fault for two of Madrid’s goals and offered a tearful apology to Liverpool fans immediately after the 3-1 loss in Kiev. But subsequent footage showed that Karius was elbowed in the head by Sergio Ramos less than two minutes before his first mistake in which his throw was easily intercepted by Karim Benzema, who went on to open the scoring for Madrid. The German was also at fault for Gareth Bale’s second goal as he failed to stop the Welshman’s long-range shot which was aimed straight at him. Karius has since undergone tests at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Loris Karius was concussed in the Champions League final after "his clash" with Sergio Ramos. 26 of the 30 concussion tests he was sent for came back positive #YNWA #LFC #LFCFamily pic.twitter.com/qfCz0ktPBm — Roar Of The Kop (@_RoarOfTheKop_) June 4, 2018 Karius failed to keep out Bale’s long-range strike which was aimed straight at him. (Getty Images) And Dr Ross Zafonte has confirmed that Karius did suffer concussion which may have had an impact on his performance. ‘After carefully reviewing game film and integrating a detailed history – including his reported present and immediate post-contact subjective symptoms – physical examination and objective metrics, we have concluded that Mr. Karius sustained a concussion during the match May 26, 2018,’ the statement read. ‘At the time of our evaluation, Mr. Karius’s principal residual symptoms and objective signs suggested that visual spatial dysfunction existed and likely occurred immediately following the event. Karius suffered ‘spacial dysfunction’, according to doctors. (PA Wire) Karius was consoled by Gareth Bale after the final whistle. (REX/Shutterstock) ‘Additional symptomatic and objectively noted areas of dysfunction also persisted. It could be possible that such deficits would affect performance. ‘We also note that Mr. Karius has reported significant and steady improvement since the concussive event, and we expect him to make a full recovery based on the results of the examination. ‘We expect that with treatment and by following prescribed activity protocols he will continue to improve. We have encouraged vigilance and an emphasis on safety in his eventual return to full activity.’