According to some, Loris Karius, who signed with Newcastle United in January on a free transfer, is the worst player to have signed for a Premier League team in the modern era.
Karius got this position despite playing just once in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, suggesting that he wasn’t very successful or influential while he was at Newcastle.
As per The Athletic’s report, Karius is the worst signing the Magpies have ever made. When hearing the goalkeeper’s name, thoughts of his performance in the 2018 Champions League final—during which he made critical errors—always come to mind.
The evaluation highlights the difficulties Karius encountered while at Liverpool, and his subsequent ranking as Newcastle United’s worst signing adds another level to his football career.
Despite Nick Pope’s shoulder injury, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe chose to start Martin Dubravka over Loris Karius, which raises the possibility that Howe has misgivings about some aspects of Karius’s performance or game and does not think it is appropriate for the squad. A manager’s overall evaluation of the goalkeepers at his disposal, tactical considerations, and training results are just a few of the variables that may have an impact on this decision.
Even in light of Martin Dubravka’s recent setbacks, Eddie Howe may be unsure about Karius’s readiness or fit for the team based on his lack of consideration as a backup option.