‘He could have done many things’ – Gary Neville reveals gym run-in with Liverpool star after brutal commentary insult
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MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville revealed he had an awkward run-in with ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karis shortly after slamming him with some brutal criticism. Karius, 31, spent six years at Anfield after his arrival from Mainz in 2016 but couldn't establish himself as Jurgen Klopp's No1 and that led to loan stints at Besiktas and Union Berlin before his exit.
![[Manchester United legend Gary Neville had an awkward run-in with Loris Karius]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/stick-football-christmas-special-ep-958551625.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The German's time with the Merseysiders effectively came to an end after the 2018 Champions League final where two major howlers led to goals for Real Madrid who won 3-1 in Kiev. The former Newcastle keeper gave the ball away to Karim Benzema, who opened the scoring, and failed to hold on to a powerful shot by Gareth Bale.
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However, it was later revealed that the ex-Germany international was playing with a concussion after a collission with Real captain Sergio Ramos moments before Benzema's opener. Nevertheless, Neville, 49, didn't hold back on his criticism of Karius as he insisted Klopp's side would never win the Premier League with him between the sticks - he seemingly didn't know about the concussion.
A while later, though, the Sky Sports pundit bumped into the German in a gym while visiting Italy and feared an intense confrontation after his fiery assessment of his Champions League final performance. Instead, Karius showed immense class by simply shaking the ex-England international's hand and greeted him with respect.
