LORIS KARIUS was left with shocking facial injuries during a horror night in goal for German side Schalke.

The former Liverpool goalkeeper, 33, suffered horrific cuts to his face and head after being involved in a brutal collision with teammate Robert Gosens.

Karius, who is married to glam presenter Diletta Leotta, came off worse for wear after bravely diving to ground in Schalke’s penalty area while claiming a loose ball.

However, Gosens also came steaming into the box in an effort to reach the ball just minutes into the second half.

Karius’ fellow German went feet-first as he slid along the ground — and fans were left wincing as Gosens’ boots crunched into Karius’ face in sickening scenes.

The ex-Anfield ace was left writhing in agony as medics rushed to his aid.

Karius required immediate treatment to the open cuts on his face, forcing the game to be stopped for several minutes.

However, the veteran was unable to continue and eventually limped off as fans applauded his bravery.

It marked the end of a dismal day for Karius, who had conceded a comical goal before his exit.

Just 10 minutes into the game, he committed a horrific blunder as his weak goal-kick bizarrely rebounded off Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani.

The ball momentarily soared into the air before lobbing the stranded Karius — and things only got worse when he conceded again 15 minutes later.

Schalke eventually pulled one back with nine minutes remaining, yet Hoffenheim were able to ride out their result and leave Schalke stranded 17th in the Bundesliga with just one win in nine games.

Karius will now be hoping to find comfort in his family.

The German’s partner is none other than glamorous Italian DAZN presenter Leotta, 35.

They first met in October 2022 before embarking on a whirlwind romance that saw Leotta give birth to the first child, Aria, less than a year later.

Karius married his love in June 2024 after a romantic holiday proposal in Saint-Tropez.

Fast forward to May 2026 and the handsome couple welcomed their second child, Leonardo, to the world.