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GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — More than six years after a disastrous Champions League final sent his career spiraling downward, former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is seeking a new start at a storied German club that's facing its own problems. Karius has joined German second-division team Schalke on a contract until the end of the season. Schalke indicated he is set to be a backup behind first-choice keeper Justin Heekeren. Karius' mistakes in the 2018 Champions League final helped cost Liverpool the title in a 3-1 loss to Real Madrid. Doctors later concluded he had suffered a concussion during the game.
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