Liverpool's Karius: 'I'm infinitely sorry'

Liverpool shot-stopper Loris Karius apologised Sunday via Instagram for his pair of shocking errors in Saturday’s 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

“Haven’t really slept until now … the scenes are still running through my head again and again … I’m infinitely sorry to my teammates, for you fans, and for all the staff,” Karius’ statement reads. “I know that I messed it up with the two mistakes and let you all down. As I said I’d just like to turn back the time but that’s not possible.”

Karim Benzema was gifted the opener in the 51st minute when Karius’ thrown clearance struck the Frenchman’s boot and ricocheted into the net.

Karius added insult to injury in the 83rd minute as Liverpool sought an equaliser when Gareth Bale’s speculative effort from the car park struck the ‘keeper’s mitts before trickling in.

“It’s even worse as we all felt that we could have beaten Real Madrid and we were in the game for a long time,” Karius continued.

“Thank you to our unbelievable fans who came to Kiev and held my back, even after the game. I don’t take that for granted and once again it showed me what a big family we are. Thank you and we will come back stronger.”