Liverpool will make another attempt to sign Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker after the flaws in Jurgen Klopp’s side were calamitously exposed in the Champions League final.

Loris Karius inevitably received severe criticism after two unfathomable errors gifted Karim Benzema the opening goal, and Gareth Bale a late third in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win.

Klopp was already considering a new goalkeeper before Saturday’s poor performance from his number one. Tentative inquiries for Brazilian international Alisson were rebuffed earlier this season – a price tag over £60 million was over Liverpool’s valuation - so Klopp took the decision to publicly back Karius for the second half of the campaign.

Now there will be sympathy for the 24-year-old on a human level – in the social media age it is more important than ever for players to have a support network – but professionally, Liverpool know a decision must be made. Such basic mistakes are unacceptable at the highest level, and Karius’ seniority was already under scrutiny.

Just like Jerzy Dudek, the hero in Istanbul in 2005, and Sander Westerveld, a 2001 UEFA Cup winner, a European final may now prove to be the catalyst for change in goal at Anfield.