It looks like there is an explanation for why Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius played so poorly in the UEFA Champions League final, conceding two howlers in the second half that allowed RealMadrid to beat the Reds, 3-1, on May 26 in Kiev.
Doctors in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital who examined the young German concluded that he suffered a concussion during thematch.
Karius collided with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos early in the second half of the match, which was scoreless at the time.
Dr. Ross Zafonte concluded Karius suffered from “visual spatialdysfunction,” a condition that was “likely” to have occurred immediately after the event that caused the concussion. Dr. Zafonte did not refer to the collision.
Karius rolled the ballinto the path of Karim Benzema for the first goal. With the score 2-1 for Madrid late in the game, he allowed Gareth Bale‘s long-range shot to to slip through his hands.
Statement regarding Loris Karius From Dr. Ross Zafonte and Lenore Herget, PT, DPT
“We have received numerous calls today regarding the health status of Liverpool goalkeeperLoris 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 erroneousinformation.
“On May 31, 2018 Mr. Karius underwent a comprehensive examination by Dr. Ross Zafonte and Dr. Lenore Herget in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital andSpaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
“After carefully reviewing game film and integrating a detailed history – including his reported present and immediatepost-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 immediatelyfollowing 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 theexamination. 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 tofull 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 FCPress Office.”
Tell me he didn’t hide that concussion from the staff.
bad enough he lost the game for Liverpool and if it been just bad luck and crap happens. But if he knew he was not feeling 100 percent and he knew he had a concussion then that loss is 100 percent on him.
such a stupidity on a grown man.
At minimum, let’s say that his decision to remain in the match was not made with a clear head. Better on-the-spot concussion testing is needed at high-level international events.