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Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet: What I did after Jurgen Klopp dropped me
LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Simon Mingolet has revealed he went back to basics after Jurgen Klopp dropped him earlier in the season.
Liverpool's Simon Mignolet shares work out regime
Loris Karius became Liverpool's No1 after signing on a free transfer from German side Mainz in the summer.
But after the 23-year-old toiled, Mingolet was reinstated as Klopp's first-choice goalkeeper.
The Belgium international has since held onto his place in the starting XI.
And Mignolet has revealed he worked extra hard physically and mentally in order to salvage his Anfield career.
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has discussed Jurgen Klopp's decision to drop him
Simon Mignolet has battled back to prove his worth to Jurgen Klopp
"Of course it has been a test of character," he said.
"The Premier League is watched around the world and the eye is on you. That's the business we are in.
"You need tough shoulders and a good chin to keep your head up. In the end, you have to look into the mirror and work hard to keep improving. That's what your job is.
"I did it when I was dropped but don't think it only happens at the moment when things go bad. You look to yourself on a daily basis to say: 'You're doing everything you can.'
Loris Karius was Liverpool's No1 at the start of the season
"I'm turning 29 on March 6 so I've been a professional football player for a while now. You know you have to keep doing that continuously."
Mignolet also dropped a sly hint that he was annoyed at Klopp's decision to replace him with Karius.
"You obviously have your own ideas, but I don't think that's very important," he added.
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