'What he went through was brutal' - Germany give Karius message of support

The goalkeeper did not make the cut for the World Cup but he remains in their thoughts after his embarrassing display against Real MadridGetty Images

Andreas Kopke says Germany's coaching staff have been in touch with Loris Karius after the goalkeeper, who was in contention for the World Cup squad, suffered a nightmare Champions League final. 

Karius committed two calamitous errors as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday. The 24-year-old threw the ball directly into the leg of Karim Benzema to concede the opener, before allowing a long-range Gareth Bale strike to bounce off his gloves and into the back of the net.

The shot-stopper's future at Anfield is now reportedly in doubt, while police in Merseyside are investigating death threats