Jurgen Klopp: 'Loris Karius is justifying his selection'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hailed goalkeeper Loris Karius for producing a big save at a key moment in the 2-0 win over Newcastle United.

The 24-year-old kept out a goalbound shot from Mohamed Diame at the end of the first half, proving to be the closest the visitors came to netting at Anfield.

Klopp restored Karius as first choice at the start of the year and believes that both he and the German stopper have justified the decision, with Simon Mignolet being made to watch on from the bench.

"I wouldn't say we didn't have no chance afterwards to win the game but if the ball goes in it changes the game for sure. It was like scoring to be honest," he told reporters after the match.

"If he is not a good goalkeeper I would be the biggest idiot in world football if I lined him up. The start was not so good and then people make their assessment immediately.

"For a goalkeeper, timing is very important. The best thing is not to make a mistake in the first 50 games and then people think you are the best and you can then be responsible for three goals in a row and people will still think you are world-class."

Karius has now started 18 games for Liverpool in all competitions, compared to 22 for Belgium international Mignolet.