Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg spoke about the differing fortunes of two keepers that he coached in the past year.

As Alisson Becker lifted the Champions League with the Reds on Saturday, it was tough not to think about Loris Karius' struggles at the same stage of the competition last season.

Asked about the differing moods after these finals, Achterberg said to reporters: "That's football. It's tough for the one and f****** great for the other, it's true.

"It is just - even for the boss - it is unbelievable. He won the trophy when he has been close so many times.

"It is a big relief for everyone in the whole club to win a trophy again and I think it is deserved to be honest. The way we played this season – maybe not the prettiest today – but the points and the trophy count. That is what you have to take.

"The staff and the players work their balls off and we have to go again. You can't say anything about the investment for the owners either because that has helped as well.

"Hopefully we keep it going and try to win the next one."