Author Topic: Naby Keita Watch (Read 1889058 times)

killer-heels · « **Reply #8400 on:** July 12, 2020, 08:11:52 am »

That last pass was wild but he played some good passes to the forwards when he came on. Found Firmino a lot with his face to goal a number of times which cannot be easy against Burnley.

lgvkarlos · « **Reply #8401 on:** July 15, 2020, 09:46:57 pm »

Baring injuries Naby looking nailed on for starting next season.

Haggis36 · « **Reply #8402 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:12:27 pm »

Quote from: lgvkarlos on July 15, 2020, 09:46:57 pm

Baring injuries Naby looking nailed on for starting next season.

I mean you say that, but despite being head and shoulders above our other midfielders since the restart he's been inexplicably benched repeatedly, which is pretty representative of his time as a player here.

Our use of him is weird, like.

Knight · « **Reply #8403 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:14:33 pm »

Absurd not to play him this evening given Ox's abysmal form. And frankly, given how little Arsenal offered, Gini was unnecessary so we could even have gone with both him and Ox.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #8404 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:16:21 pm »

Quote from: Haggis36 on July 15, 2020, 10:12:27 pm

I mean you say that, but despite being head and shoulders above our other midfielders since the restart he's been inexplicably benched repeatedly, which is pretty representative of his time as a player here.

Our use of him is weird, like.

Think our use of him since the restart has been entirely about managing his fitness and keeping him injury free

Haggis36 · « **Reply #8405 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:21:37 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on July 15, 2020, 10:16:21 pm

Think our use of him since the restart has been entirely about managing his fitness and keeping him injury free

I mean I'd love to believe that was true, but you and I know full well that Gini/Henderson/Fabinho are starting 90% of our league games next year regardless of how Naby plays.

And if it is fitness... well, if he starts against Chelsea that will have been two weeks between starts. If that's the best we can expect from him fitness wise it ain't great, even if I think he's a massive difference maker when he plays.

dudleyred · « **Reply #8406 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:24:19 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on July 15, 2020, 10:16:21 pm

Think our use of him since the restart has been entirely about managing his fitness and keeping him injury free

Your spot on

Klopp knows how good he is and what he brings

This is part of a ten to twelve week period to make him resilient for the long run

Recent subs on 60 mins are all clearly Pre planned

This period is an extended pre season and naby will benefit hugely

MNAA · « **Reply #8407 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:26:59 pm »

Was hoping he would start. Disappointed that he did not. Can understand why though ...

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #8408 on:** July 16, 2020, 12:31:41 am »

Quote from: Haggis36 on July 15, 2020, 10:21:37 pm

I mean I'd love to believe that was true, but you and I know full well that Gini/Henderson/Fabinho are starting 90% of our league games next year regardless of how Naby plays.

And if it is fitness... well, if he starts against Chelsea that will have been two weeks between starts. If that's the best we can expect from him fitness wise it ain't great, even if I think he's a massive difference maker when he plays.

That's not the case. When he's been in form, when he's been healthy, he's played. Today doesn't change that.

newterp · « **Reply #8409 on:** July 16, 2020, 12:43:25 am »

He was really good in the 20 mins he got b

Haggis36 · « **Reply #8410 on:** July 16, 2020, 01:05:06 am »

Quote from: deFacto on July 16, 2020, 12:31:41 am

That's not the case. When he's been in form, when he's been healthy, he's played. Today doesn't change that.

He's started 23 league games out of a possible 73 he's been fit for... 7 starts this season, and only 4 starts before lockdown.

I mean I know Klopp doesn't like to tinker much with a winning team, but it's clear he's not first choice. Personally I think he should be, based on what he offers that other midfielders clearly don't, but it's clear he isn't.

Djozer · « **Reply #8411 on:** July 16, 2020, 01:47:18 am »

Quote from: Haggis36 on July 16, 2020, 01:05:06 am

He's started 23 league games out of a possible 73 he's been fit for... 7 starts this season, and only 4 starts before lockdown.

I mean I know Klopp doesn't like to tinker much with a winning team, but it's clear he's not first choice. Personally I think he should be, based on what he offers that other midfielders clearly don't, but it's clear he isn't.

I agree that I’d have him in the first team, but I guess it all depends on fitness. If he can stay injury free for most of the season it would be a massive game changer for us potentially, but it seems to be a big if. What a player though. He can dance past almost anyone, and he’s so good at nicking the ball away from people.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #8412 on:** July 16, 2020, 02:31:43 am »

Quote from: Haggis36 on July 16, 2020, 01:05:06 am

He's started 23 league games out of a possible 73 he's been fit for... 7 starts this season, and only 4 starts before lockdown.

I mean I know Klopp doesn't like to tinker much with a winning team, but it's clear he's not first choice. Personally I think he should be, based on what he offers that other midfielders clearly don't, but it's clear he isn't.

Being fit doesn't = match sharp and ready. That's why I said when he's in form and in rhythm. He's not the type of player who plays well right away when he immediately returns from injury. He's had a stop and start career her precisely because of the timing of injuries and the time it gets for him to be in form once he recovers.

MNAA · « **Reply #8413 on:** July 16, 2020, 06:23:51 am »

Quote from: deFacto on July 16, 2020, 02:31:43 am

Being fit doesn't = match sharp and ready. That's why I said when he's in form and in rhythm. He's not the type of player who plays well right away when he immediately returns from injury. He's had a stop and start career her precisely because of the timing of injuries and the time it gets for him to be in form once he recovers.

Agree with this. Klopp knows his value. When he is fully ready ... he will play more than he currently does

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #8414 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:38:33 pm »

Son of Spion · « **Reply #8415 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:39:50 pm »

Pick. That. Out!

plura · « **Reply #8416 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:40:07 pm »

Started extremely well, and what a goal. He’s been great lately.

aw1991 · « **Reply #8417 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:40:27 pm »

My god lad, have some mercy on the goal post

Samie · « **Reply #8418 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:40:57 pm »

LEIPZIG FUCKIN' NABY!

Reeves · « **Reply #8419 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:48:13 pm »

That'll give him confidence!

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #8420 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:54:41 pm »

Quote from: Reeves on July 22, 2020, 08:48:13 pm

That'll give him confidence!

Could we have your opinion on the second goal please 🙂

Reeves · « **Reply #8421 on:** July 22, 2020, 08:56:51 pm »

Quote from: duvva on July 22, 2020, 08:54:41 pm

Could we have your opinion on the second goal please 🙂

I immediately looked left to my wife and said " I give it 2 minutes before someone brings that up"

RedSamba · « **Reply #8422 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:04:51 pm »

naby lad

CraigDS · « **Reply #8423 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:06:51 pm »

Alcântara who?

afc tukrish · « **Reply #8424 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:10:27 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion＊ on July 22, 2020, 08:39:50 pm

Pick. That. Out!

Knobby bomb, that...

Carras Left Foot · « **Reply #8425 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:10:42 pm »

Praying he stays fully fit and becomes number 1 of the midfield 3 next season

Oskar · « **Reply #8426 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:10:56 pm »

Just hope he can stay fit next season.

He's one of the most gifted players in the league ability-wise.

CraigDS · « **Reply #8427 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:12:27 pm »

Wins so many balls in the final 3rd it’s ridiculous

newterp · « **Reply #8428 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:12:40 pm »

Great half - bunch of wonderful turns to get out of pressure and trouble

afc tukrish · « **Reply #8429 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:13:28 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on July 22, 2020, 09:12:27 pm

Wins so many balls in the final 3rd it’s ridiculous

And the little Cruyff spins to make space for himself in midfield...

Samie · « **Reply #8430 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:14:37 pm »

He's one full Cryuff turn away from being Lallana.

Zlen · « **Reply #8431 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:16:26 pm »

Little stops that make opposition think he’s trapped. Second later he’s gone past two.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #8432 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:17:08 pm »

BALLER

The Test · « **Reply #8433 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:21:24 pm »

Him and Mane are getting nicely into the flow together. Our left side has been rampant tonight.

Hazell · « **Reply #8434 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:22:06 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on July 22, 2020, 09:17:08 pm

BALLER

I wish he was a little bit taller.

newterp · « **Reply #8435 on:** July 22, 2020, 09:33:13 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on July 22, 2020, 09:22:06 pm

I wish he was a little bit taller.

Maybe even a shot caller

farawayred · « **Reply #8436 on:** July 22, 2020, 10:23:59 pm »

Take a bow, son!

an fear dearg · « **Reply #8437 on:** July 22, 2020, 10:26:09 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on July 22, 2020, 09:22:06 pm

I wish he was a little bit taller.

I’d prefer a rabbit in a hat with a bat....

kavah · « **Reply #8438 on:** July 22, 2020, 11:18:14 pm »

Lovely goal and a great performance tonight.
Be great if he gets a full season in next year

tubby · « **Reply #8439 on:** July 22, 2020, 11:19:03 pm »

Immense in the first half but thought he faded in the second. I wonder if he's still feeling his way back to full match fitness.