NABY KEITA NEWS

Available against Cardiff City Keita (not injury related) has returned from international duty with Guinea and is available versus Cardiff City on Sunday. Manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters, "Naby is completely...

Impact While Keita has started just once in his last five appearances, the manager's comments about his confidence level could be an indication he's in the mix for a spot in the starting XI on Sunday. In those previous five tilts, the midfielder generated seven shots (two on target), 11 tackles (four won) and four interceptions.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ghana angered by late Gabon equalizer, game ends in melee

Ghana has conceded a late goal to draw with Gabon 1-1 at the African Cup of Nations

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

COVID: Liverpool-Arsenal semifinal off, Messi now negative

Liverpool’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup semifinals has been postponed following a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad that has forced the club to close its training...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joining Guinea for AFCON Keita will join Guinea ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations and will miss the club's next two matches.

Impact Keita has battled a couple issues this season, but prior to leaving, he had appeared in five of the team's last six matches. He lost his starting role last season, but he remains a needed depth option in the midfield.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

African Cup: Player release can be delayed until January 3

Clubs will be allowed to delay the release of players to African Cup of Nations squads until the week the tournament begins

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vieira says African Cup of Nations deserves more respect

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira won’t try to block his players from competing in the African Cup of Nations, arguing that the tournament deserves more respect

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available as substitute Tuesday Keita (hamstring) was named to the match-day squad versus AC Milan on Tuesday.

Impact Keita will be back in the squad for the first time since Oct. 20 against Brighton & Hove Albion. Barring any setbacks, Keitz could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI versus Aston Villa on Saturday. If he does start, Keitz could offer solid top-half fantasy value considering he registered two goals on six shots (two on target), one assist and four chances created in his previous four contests.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training Monday Keita (hamstring) trained Monday and is expected to travel to Milan with the team, according to Neil Jones of Goal.

Impact Keita is making his return from a hamstring injury as he continues his injury-stricken run at Liverpool, The midfielder could be in line for an appearance off the bench Tuesday with Liverpool already securing top spot in the group.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Keita (hamstring) may be in contention to play as soon as Tuesday's UCL matchup with AC Milan. Manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters, "They now use the next two or three days to do t...

Impact Keita has been sidelined for the team's previous six outings due to his hamstring problem but appears ready to get back on the pitch. Given his extended layoff, the midfielder may have to settle for a spot on the bench to start out but then should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI moving forward.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool duo Gomez and Keita on course to return to full training next week says Klopp Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Joe Gomez and Naby Keita are both on course to return to full training next week.Neither the England defend...

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Aiming to train next week Keita (hamstring) is hoping to train next week, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact Keita has been out a month with the injury and it looks like that'll extend another week or two. Liverpool are edging closer to team health, so his absence hasn't been a major blow, but as for Keita, he's struggled to find his form for two seasons now.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still without timeline Keita (hamstring) remains out after the international break and doesn't have a timeline to return.

Impact Liverpool haven't officially given a timeline on Keita, who injured his hamstring Oct. 30. If it's a regular hamstring injury, he'll probably be out another week or two with the hope being that he didn't suffer a complete tear of his muscle, which would mean months out.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"Out for a while" Keita (hamstring) "will be out for a while" according to manager Jurgen Klopp, via James Pearce.

Impact Keita went down with a non-contact injury during Saturday's clash with a Brighton and it appears that it is worst case scenario for the midfielder. A hamstring issue could put him out for over a month, though the international break coming up does soften the blow for Liverpool. Thiago is expected to return soon, and could slot in for Keita.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool held 2-2 by Brighton in the Premier League

Brighton came the closest of any opponent in six months to ending Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run by recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 in the Premier League at Anfield

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subs off early Keita (lower leg) came off the pitch 19 minutes into Saturday's clash with Brighton.

Impact Keita came off the pitch in discomfort holding his lower leg and foot. He has struggled with issues all week and with an international break coming up there's every chance he could be out until after the break. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin replaced him in central midfield. His next chance to play is Wednesday against Atleti, but it's unlikely he is fit for that match.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool boss Klopp surprised by Keita's quick recovery after Pogba's horror tackle ' Goal.com Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has declared Naby Keita ready for their Premier League outing against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Set to play Saturday Keita (leg) is expected to be available against Brighton on Saturday. Manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters, "Naby Keita looks good; we were all surprised, but he was obviously lucky...

Impact Considering Keita was taken off the pitch on a stretcher in Sunday's matchup with Manchester United, it's quite surprising to see he avoided any serious injury. The midfielder has goals in each of his previous two contests which should see him maintain his place in the starting XI on Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool confident Keita hasn't suffered serious injury from Pogba challenge Liverpool are confident that Naby Keita has not suffered a serious injury following the challenge from Paul Pogba in their 5-0 thrashing of...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man United humiliated: Salah hat trick in 5-0 Liverpool rout

Mohamed Salah scored a hat trick as Liverpool humiliated Manchester United 5-0 in the Premier League

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pogba sent off after Keita horror-show challenge as Liverpool rout Manchester United ' Goal.com Paul Pogba was sent off on the hour mark following a horror-show challenge on Naby Keita, as Liverpool unleashed a historic rout against Man...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Stretchered off in derby Keita (leg) was stretchered off during the second half of Sunday's clash with Manchester United.

Impact Keita scored once and provided an assist during Sunday's match before Paul Pogba recklessly lunged into the legs of the midfielder. Pogba saw a straight red card for the challenge, but Keita was unable to walk off the pitch and required the stretcher. Keita will most likely miss an extended period of time and seemed to be in extreme pain. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin or Curtis Jones could find more consistent starting time with Keita injured.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atletico Madrid Keita scored a goal and took one shot (one on goal) during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Keita doubled Liverpool's lead with a beautiful volley from outside the box. It was his best contribution of the match as he was underwhelming in the lead up to both of Atletico's goals. Fabinho replaced him at halftime and it may be difficult for Keita to return to the lineup against Manchester United on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi, Salah score 2 each in Champions League goal rush

There was a goal rush in the Champions League and it was no surprise to see Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah among the scorers

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salah scores 2 as Liverpool tops 10-man Atlético in thriller

Mohamed Salah has scored twice as Liverpool took advantage of Antoine Griezmann's red card to beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in the Champions League

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Tuesday Keita (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Porto.

Impact Keita is back in the squad Tuesday, but he's on the bench with Curtis Jones getting another start in the midfield. Keita will have a better chance to return to the XI Sunday against Man City, assuming he's fit enough to start.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE