What happened. Loris Karius revealed he considered ending his career after his errors in the 2018 Champions League final, but fought back and now returns to the Bundesliga with Schalke.

Karius lost joy for football after the final.
He sought a mental health coach but it didn't help.
He fought his way out of the low on his own.

“I even thought about ending my career, but I was only 25 years old and could not just stay at home.”
— Loris Karius

Karius prepares for Bundesliga action with Schalke after promotion as champions.

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