Former Liverpool keeper Loris Karius in dispute with Besiktas over unpaid wages

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As Liverpool prepare for their latest Champions League adventure in Munich tonight, the troubled career of their former goalkeeper Loris Karius shows no sign of improvement.

A year ago, Karius was part of the Liverpool line-up easing past Porto in the last 16 of Europe’s premier competition.

Now it has emerged the keeper is in dispute with his current team Besiktas, his agent contacting FIFA claiming he has four months worth of unpaid wages outstanding by the Turkish club.

Karius signed a two-year loan deal with the Turks last summer, hoping to revive his career after the calamitous Champions League final when he made two extraordinary errors in Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Unfortunately, his form has not been good. He has been heavily criticised by supporters, and last week his manager Senol Gunes said he was only picking him because there is no alternative, claiming Karius ‘lacks motivation’.

Now it has emerged Karius’ agent contacted FIFA last month to complain the 25-year-old is owed around £1 million in wages. There is anticipation the world governing body will intervene.

The goalkeeper finds himself isolated in Turkey, Liverpool aware of his predicament but with no plans to cut short his loan spell, hoping matters will be resolved.

Besiktas’ coach, however, has not held back in his criticism. "Karius has gone a bit stagnant, something is wrong with his electricity, motivation, enthusiasm for the game,” said Gunes. "He does not really feel a part of the team.

"It's something we haven't been able to work out and, of course, I am partly to blame for this.”

A FIFA spokesman confirmed they are investigating the complaint from Karius.

“We can confirm that we have received a claim from the player Loris Karius against the club Besiktas,” said a FIFA spokesman.

“The matter is currently being investigated and consequently we cannot provide any further comments.”

Telegraph Sport approached Besiktas for comment but did not reply.