Is Keita staying for another year? What’s the point though? He only has a year left after this season. His market value is only going to plummet unless he shows a phenomenal performance throughout the year. Are Liverpool really banking on that? (Anfield K)
Yes, unless there’s a dramatic change of heart, Keita is staying put. He has looked very sharp in pre-season. The big question is whether he can stay fit and belatedly show us all on a consistent basis what we know he’s capable of. I can see the club’s logic. He cost £52.75 million. If Liverpool had tried to sell him this summer in the current COVID-affected market they would have been lucky to get £15 million for him. That would have been a hefty loss and Klopp genuinely still believes in him. Keita himself hasn’t shown any interest in wanting to move. He’s happy at Liverpool. He wants to prove himself.
Yes, his current deal only runs until 2023, but if he shines this season he will still be worth a lot more next summer than he was this summer. He might even earn himself a new contract. This season really is make-or-break for him at Anfield.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58464036
Liverpool's Naby Keita 'safe and well' in Guinea following military coup in country
Liverpool are "satisfied that Naby Keita is safe and well" as they work to get him out of Guinea following an attempted coup in the country.
The 26-year-old was representing his country in a World Cup qualifier against Morocco on Monday.
The match was postponed following hours of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace, with an attempted coup taking place in the capital Conakry.
A Liverpool spokesman said the club was in "constant contact" with Keita.
"We have had regular communication via his national team management," said the club spokesman in a statement to the PA news agency.
"We are satisfied that he is safe and well cared for. Obviously the situation is fluid and we will maintain regular dialogue with the relevant authorities as we work to get Naby back to Liverpool in a timely and secure manner."
The Morocco squad were escorted to the airport and have left the Guinea following embassy-level negotiations.
Head coach Vahid Halilhodzic told French media agency L'Equipe that he could hear gunfire "nearly all day" as squad members and staff waited for safe passage out of the country.
Once the flight had landed in Rabat, Morocco and Paris St-Germain fullback Achraf Hakimi tweeted: "Thank you all for the messages and the support, it has been a very intense day but thank God we are safe and sound in Morocco."
Moroccan players posted videos of the squad and staff smiling and singing a rendition of their national anthem as their flight departed Guinea.
Wolves defender Roman Saiss captains the Moroccan side, with QPR striker Ilias Chair and Watford duo Adam Masina and Imran Louza also in the squad.
RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:36 pm wrote:Naby is perhaps the most naturally gifted midfield player I've seen in a reds shirt since Xabi,the lad just makes the game look easy the way he glides along with the ball whilst outmaneuvering opposition players and always finding the space and room to pick the pass. A lots been said about his injury problems ,but I cant help feeling we're blessed to have a player of his quality in our squad. I would personally be devastated if we were to lose a player with his kind of ability ,I just think when he's on his game he's a joy to watch and the closest player to Thiago in terms of natural talent.
That may seem like a bold statement ,but sometimes in that wonderful old yard of ours you get to see players just that little bit more special than what you're used to. Naby Keita is one of those players.
ycsatbjywtbiastkamb » Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:22 pm wrote:RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:36 pm wrote:Naby is perhaps the most naturally gifted midfield player I've seen in a reds shirt since Xabi,the lad just makes the game look easy the way he glides along with the ball whilst outmaneuvering opposition players and always finding the space and room to pick the pass. A lots been said about his injury problems ,but I cant help feeling we're blessed to have a player of his quality in our squad. I would personally be devastated if we were to lose a player with his kind of ability ,I just think when he's on his game he's a joy to watch and the closest player to Thiago in terms of natural talent.
That may seem like a bold statement ,but sometimes in that wonderful old yard of ours you get to see players just that little bit more special than what you're used to. Naby Keita is one of those players.
He is certainly talented mate, not many CM's can drop a shoulder and go past a man like he can and his work rate (particularly his ability to press) is criminally under rated. He can spot a pass too as well. Problem is though the fella is made of glass, he must have been here about 3 years now and I don't think he's strung 5 consecutive games together without pulling or twisting something. He makes the likes of Danny Sturridge and Joel Matip look like a pair of Ian Callaghan's!
RED BEERGOGGLES » Wed Oct 06, 2021 2:13 pm wrote:ycsatbjywtbiastkamb » Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:22 pm wrote:RED BEERGOGGLES » Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:36 pm wrote:Naby is perhaps the most naturally gifted midfield player I've seen in a reds shirt since Xabi,the lad just makes the game look easy the way he glides along with the ball whilst outmaneuvering opposition players and always finding the space and room to pick the pass. A lots been said about his injury problems ,but I cant help feeling we're blessed to have a player of his quality in our squad. I would personally be devastated if we were to lose a player with his kind of ability ,I just think when he's on his game he's a joy to watch and the closest player to Thiago in terms of natural talent.
That may seem like a bold statement ,but sometimes in that wonderful old yard of ours you get to see players just that little bit more special than what you're used to. Naby Keita is one of those players.
He is certainly talented mate, not many CM's can drop a shoulder and go past a man like he can and his work rate (particularly his ability to press) is criminally under rated. He can spot a pass too as well. Problem is though the fella is made of glass, he must have been here about 3 years now and I don't think he's strung 5 consecutive games together without pulling or twisting something. He makes the likes of Danny Sturridge and Joel Matip look like a pair of Ian Callaghan's!
I think his latest injury was more a freak accident rather than his conditioning. I mean ,he kicked the turf and we've all done that ,I just think what Klopp has done in terms of affording him his own personal trainer and dietary expert in an effort to deter this spate of injuries shouldn't be lost on his dissenters ,as its obvious the manager sees him in the long term as an integral component of our future midfield. I would say this mate ,Naby is 26 but still young enough to put these ijuries behind him. Thiago was around the same age before his game really came to prominence with Bayern ,before that his career was littered with niggling injuries. I'd be loath to lose either even though Thiago is now hitting his early thirties ,but I just know if we sell Naby it will be one of those decisions that see another team suddenly hit another level as he's that good ,if I'm looking for an eg ,then its somewhat similar to Chelsea letting De Bruyne leave.
Return to Liverpool FC - General Discussion
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 115 guests
Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group.