Liverpool fans gave Loris Karius a standing ovation before they faced Chester in a pre-season friendly.
The German shot-stopper, who has not featured for the club since the Champions League final, kept a clean sheet for the Reds before being withdrawn at half-time.
Karius makes a save before the game at Deva Stadium
Back in May, the German was subject to a torrent of abuse after his mistakes cost Liverpool the chance to win their first Champions League trophy since 2005.
Although it was later revealed he had concussion, Karius inexplicably gave the ball to Karim Benzema to tap into an empty net.
He followed that clanger up by dropping Gareth Bale's shot into the back of his own net.
Although he has had reassurances from Jurgen Klopp and legend Steven Gerrard about his place in the team, there was a sense of uncertainty as to how the fans would react.
Karius' Liverpool future looked doomed after his disastrous performance in the Champions League final
However, he needn't have worried as he received a warm reception from the travelling Redmen and an outpouring of support online too.
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Liverpool claimed a 7-0 win over Chester in what was the perfect introduction to English football for debutants Fabinho and Naby Keita.
Daniel Sturridge grabbed a brace while Danny Ings also got on the scoresheet.
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