Karius opts out of Rio to fight for Liverpool first-team spot


Britain Football Soccer - Tranmere Rovers v Liverpool - Pre Season Friendly - Prenton Park - 8/7/16 Liverpool's Loris Karius warms up before the match Action Images via Reuters / Peter Cziborra Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

(Reuters) - Loris Karius has sacrificed his Olympic dream to try and replace Simon Mignolet as the first-choice goalkeeper at new club Liverpool, the 23-year-old German has said.

Karius, who has represented his country at the under-21 level, joined Jurgen Klopp-managed Liverpool in May from German side Mainz 05 and will vie with current number one keeper Mignolet for a starting spot.

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