SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Liverpool get Keita injury boost as midfielder trains ahead of Porto clash ' Goal.com Guinea international Naby Keita could be set to return to action for Liverpool's crucial Champions League meeting with the Portuguese side FC Porto
Training ahead of Porto match Keita (undisclosed) has returned to training and will be an option for Tuesday's match against Porto.
Impact Keita could move back into the starting XI Tuesday after missing Saturday's match. He's totaled three starts this season, accruing five shots and a chance created, though he did score in his last start, a win against Crystal Palace.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely for Brentford trip Keita (undisclosed) is unlikely to be available for Saturday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Jurgen Klopp."Naby probably not. It's not a serious thing but we have to wait...
Impact Keita picked up the issue midweek and it doesn't look like he'll be ready Saturday. Liverpool are becoming thin in the midfield, but as long as James Milner is ready, he'll be an option to start with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off early midweek Keita was forced off after the break of Tuesday's Cup match because of a minor issue. According to manager Jurgen Klopp, "Half-time we had to change and Naby had kicked the grass,...
Impact This doesn't sound serious, but on a short week, you never know if Keita will be ready for Saturday's trip to Brentford. If he returns to training, he should be fine, but if not, Liverpool will have to turn elsewhere in the midfield. That said, Keita had started one of the prior four matches and may be the odd man out when Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are healthy.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores beautiful volley in win Keita scored a goal, took two shots (two on goal) and made one tackle (won one) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Keita came on for the last half hour and capped off the scoring for Liverpool. He struck a one-time volley to the far corner after Vicente Guaita had punched a corner kick to the top of the box. Keita has been in and out of the lineup, but he's been influential when starting. His next chance to start will come Saturday away to Brentford.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Naby Keita nets Liverpool's third v. Crystal Palace ' Premier League
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Guardiola's fears realized as City draws; Mane's 100th goal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's fears were realized when his side drew with Southampton 0-0 and dropped points in the English Premier League for the second time in five gam...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mane reaches 100 goals for Liverpool in 3-0 win over Palace
Sadio Mane has scored for the ninth straight time against Crystal Palace and reached 100 goals for Liverpool to set his team on its way to a 3-0 win in the English Premier LeagueSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with team Keita is back at Liverpool and "fine" after complications arose while with Guinea over the international break. According to manager Jurgen Klopp, "Yesterday he was not here [at th...
Impact Keita should be good for Sunday's match with a couple days of training under his belt. He had a bit of a scare with the national team, but he didn't lose his fitness and after starting the first two matches of the season, could be back in the XI if Fabinho is forced to miss out Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guinea's overseas-based players trapped after coup
Guinea’s overseas-based players remain trapped in their country after soldiers overthrew the government and took power in a coup on SundaySEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liverpool give Keita update following Guinea coup which forced World Cup qualifier postponement ' Goal.com Liverpool are in "constant contact" with Naby Keita after the Guinea international midfielder was caught up following a reported coup d’etat attempt in his homeland
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Guinea game postponed after coup; Salah back but Egypt draws
A World Cup qualifying game in Guinea has been postponed after an apparent coup unfolded in the West African nationSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes six tackles in opening win Keita made six tackles (won three), created one scoring chance and committed two fouls during Saturday's 3-0 win over Norwich City.
Impact Keita led Liverpool in tackles and was otherwise efficient with his time on the pitch. This season is make or break for Keita as his injury struggles have limited his time and influence on the pitch. With various Liverpool midfielders coming back from short off-seasons, there's a chance Keita keeps his place in the side for Saturday's match against Burnley.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles through season with injury Keita missed the final five matches of the season due to a muscular issue.
Impact Keita couldn't seem to stay healthy this season and even when he was available, he wasn't fully fit or in form. In total, he made just 10 league appearances (seven starts) with four more in Champions League. Even if healthy, he doesn't have a guaranteed role in the squad, especially with Thiago Alcantara now working the midfield.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Burnley Keita (muscular) will miss Wednesday's match against Burnley, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.
Impact Keita has missed the last three matches because of a muscle issue and there's a chance he misses the rest of the season. He's struggled with injuries and form all season and it may be best for him to sit the next two matches out until he's fully fit again.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool beats Southampton 2-0 to stay in EPL top 4 race
Liverpool kept its faint top four hopes alive in the English Premier League after beating Southampton by an unconvincing 2-0 at AnfieldMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Afcon qualifiers: Guinea ‘negotiated’ with Liverpool for Naby Keita's release – Didier Six Liverpool have released Naby Keita for just one of Guinea’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures next week, the national team coach Did...
MARCH 18, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Henderson sidelined after surgery in new blow for Liverpool
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson faces a long spell on the sidelines after undergoing an operation on the groin injury he sustained in last weekend’s Merseyside derbyFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clock is ticking but 'Naby lad' Keita can still make up for lost time at Liverpool Clock is ticking but Naby Keita can still make up for lost time at Liverpool
FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Newcastle; Real Madrid at Elche
Liverpool travels to Newcastle atop of the Premier League by three pointsDECEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mourinho downplays severity of Liverpool's injury list
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has downplayed the severity of Liverpool’s list of absentees ahead of the teams’ top-of-the-table match in the Premier League and says the champion’...DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'The problems will not get smaller' - Klopp rues Keita injury as Liverpool's list of unavailable players grows Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is worried the club's injury crisis will continue to get worse with Naby Keita the latest player to suffer an is...
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • GOAL.COM
Records tumble as Liverpool beats Leicester 3-0 in EPL
Liverpool set a club record of 64 top-flight home matches unbeaten by overwhelming Leicester in a 3-0 win in the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mane leads Senegal to African Cup qualification
Senegal has become the first team to qualify for the African Cup of Nations in 2022 with Sadio Mane scoring in a 1-0 win over Guinea-BissauNOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Barca plays Real Madrid; Man United hosts Chelsea
Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the season’s first clásico on Saturday after both lost in the Spanish league last weekendOCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
