Topic: Naby Keita Watch

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Klopp mentioned this before that he can play wide but knows that is not his best position.

Yeah his quality gives us a variety of options, he can play anywhere in midfield.

[Adeemo]

Klopp mentioned this before that he can play wide but knows that is not his best position.

Maybe Klopp's thinking he brings a Henderson or Fabinho on for a forward and pushes Keita further forward to help see a game out.

[ScouserAtHeart]

I'm actually surprised some smartass (Capon probably) hasn't photoshopped a picture of Keita into a watch and posted it here

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Maybe Klopp's thinking he brings a Henderson or Fabinho on for a forward and pushes Keita further forward to help see a game out.

We lined up with 4 midfielders in the 2nd half at one point, Henderson and Gini in the middle, and Naby and Milner on the flanks. It's something that Atletico often do.

[terry_macss_perm]

I'm actually surprised some smartass (Capon probably) hasn't photoshopped a picture of Keita into a watch and posted it here

There have been two Naby watches at least in the thread.

[vivabobbygraham]

There have been two Naby watches at least in the thread.

He was only born yesterday

[Filler.]

Klopp mentioned this before that he can play wide but knows that is not his best position.

It's not his position at all. It would be a sin to put him there... but if we wanted to, why the fuck not?

[vivabobbygraham]

It's not his position at all. It would be a sin to put him there... but if we wanted to, why the fuck not?

It's called covering all the bases

[ScouserAtHeart]

There have been two Naby watches at least in the thread.

Damn, I missed it

[princeoftherocks]

Hope he can learn English, so I can get to know him better.  (If you know what I mean).  Mane could help him.

[CraigDS]

Hope he can learn English, so I can get to know him better.  (If you know what I mean).  Mane could help him.

You’d have thought the club would have had him on intensive English lessons since we signed him. Bet he’s not too bad at understanding but having a convo on camera takes a bit of confidence.

[Zlen]

I’m all giddy in anticipation of another Liverpool game, then I remember that it means more Naby and it’s even better.

This season is already great.

[classycarra]

I’m all giddy in anticipation of another Liverpool game, then I remember that it means more Naby and it’s even better.

This season is already great.

I'm already fucked off with the wait til our next game!

[CraigDS]

I’m annoyed other team’s players aren’t as fit as ours and we can’t just play a game a day and win the league this month 

[RedForeverTT]

What an upgrade from Can in a similar role.

Keita's decision making and movement is so much faster and more fluid. He receives that ball and drives forward with full understanding what he needs to do. I didn't see a single moment where he run into blind alleys.

Now the challenge is for the rest of the midfielders to keep up.

[Filler.]

Hope he can learn English, so I can get to know him better.  (If you know what I mean).  Mane could help him.

I hope he doesn't learn a word. Seems appropriate for him to speak a different language.

[BabuYagu]

Let's talk about Keita.

The guy is just pure penetration. It's ridiculous. He was involved in the build-up play for our first and third goals plus the big chance for Salah which was saved at point blank range by Fabianski.

While he didn't get many shots off himself (in fact only one small chance from a corner, as shown above), he was attacking the box late and getting into good positions. In fact he was well positioned to score in one or two of our goals had the ball fallen elsewhere in the box.

He also created a half-chance for @GWijnaldum (also marked on the graphic) after weaving his way into the box with the ball at his feet before giving it to Gini to have the crack at goal.

Most interesting of all though was the understanding he quickly struck up with Robertson in his debut game. 30% of all passes he received came from Andy and 39% of all passes be played were in the Scots direction. Interesting stuff!

[newterp]

Let's talk about Keita.

The guy is just pure penetration. It's ridiculous. He was involved in the build-up play for our first and third goals plus the big chance for Salah which was saved at point blank range by Fabianski.

While he didn't get many shots off himself (in fact only one small chance from a corner, as shown above), he was attacking the box late and getting into good positions. In fact he was well positioned to score in one or two of our goals had the ball fallen elsewhere in the box.

He also created a half-chance for @GWijnaldum (also marked on the graphic) after weaving his way into the box with the ball at his feet before giving it to Gini to have the crack at goal.

Most interesting of all though was the understanding he quickly struck up with Robertson in his debut game. 30% of all passes he received came from Andy and 39% of all passes be played were in the Scots direction. Interesting stuff!

I noticed this as well. Even on the Salah goal, I recall he made the pass to Robertson and immediately continued the run into the box to follow up. And I think once he settles down - that shot he lashed into to the stands from a pretty decent range will then be on target in the future.

[princeoftherocks]

I hope he doesn't learn a word. Seems appropriate for him to speak a different language.

Yeah, but it's just French.  Not cosmic alien.

[Filler.]

Yeah, but it's just French.  Not cosmic alien.

Cosmic alien is a lot easier to learn than you think.

[soxfan]

[arab88]

a HUGE update on Can.

I believe the players play in two different categories, definitely...no comparision whatsoever...Keita is potentially world class without a shadow of a doubt.

[88_RED]

a HUGE update on Can.

I believe the players play in two different categories, definitely...no comparision whatsoever...Keita is potentially world class without a shadow of a doubt.

So what's the update on Can again?? I heard he can't find his favourite brand of hair gel in Turin..

[gjr1]

I'm hoping the 3 of Robertson, Mane and Keita can form a devastating combination on that left hand side. Naby already looks like he's been playing in the side for years.

[Geormajesty]

So what's the update on Can again?? I heard he can't find his favourite brand of hair gel in Turin..

Ahhh, so that's why he shaved his head.

[I've been a good boy]

Can looks completely weird with that cut, needs to go back to looking like a Backstreet Boys member.

As for Keita, absolutely love the guy he's a true hidden gem. Maybe not so hidden anymore as people are starting to realise what a quality player we have on our hands.

[stara]

Klopp: „I once talked to Christian Heidel (Schalke) after their game against Leipzig. He told me: Leipzig had 12 players today. I asked: Was the referee that bad? And he replied: No, but Keita counts as two.“

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmstgC7h6F7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1axkz7itveotl

 

[AmanShah21]

Okay, maybe just me but I though positionally he wasnt at his best. He did lots of nice things, but positionally he and Mane were ending up in the same space far too often. I am sure Klopp will be working on this with him cause there were a few times where we could have opened them up if Keita was occupying the space behind Mane or vice versa instead of being in the same space. All that said, still a pretty good performance but I am still waiting on him to be at a 10/10 level with everyone, because that'll take his game a few levels beyond anything he has shown in these 2 games.

[hesbighesred]

That turn and pass to Salah.

[Caligula?]

Undoubtedly one of the best midfielders we've had in a long while, probably since Gerrard in his prime. A complete box-to-box midfielder.

[Caston]

Okay, maybe just me but I though positionally he wasnt at his best. He did lots of nice things, but positionally he and Mane were ending up in the same space far too often. I am sure Klopp will be working on this with him cause there were a few times where we could have opened them up if Keita was occupying the space behind Mane or vice versa instead of being in the same space. All that said, still a pretty good performance but I am still waiting on him to be at a 10/10 level with everyone, because that'll take his game a few levels beyond anything he has shown in these 2 games.

Klopp just said the exact same thing to be fair

[JackWard33]

He's not remotely close to his best yet - unbelievable talent

[Adeemo]

Just wait until he's up to speed, next level stuff.

[DelTrotter]

That would have been one of the greatest assists I've ever seen. He was good but for him that game was probably a 6/10, other midfielders that performance is an 8 or 9 but he can do much, much more and will.

[clinical]

Haha Klopp saying he's always by Sadio's side.

[Lynndenberries]

Apparently he made five tackles tonight. Not bad at all.

[N0rnIr0nRed]

This guy is good. Lovely eye for a pass and damn does he get around the pitch. Seems to be a really well balanced player. Looking forward to seeing him up against a more physical midfield opposition. Aerial ability might be his only weakness, could see him struggling against the likes of Matic or Fellani.

Does anyone else feel like he is doing a lot of the 'Firmino' work?

Roberto has hardly done any of his trademark tracking back the last two games. Maybe Klopp thing now we have Naby in there, Firmino can focus on being a forward. Just something i'm going to keep my eyes on in the next few games.

Excellent start to his career, really looks a part of the team.

[N0rnIr0nRed]

Just wait until he's up to speed, next level stuff.

Seriously? I was thinking this guy looks sharp right now!

[Dim Glas]

Seriously? I was thinking this guy looks sharp right now!

He's just settling in.

This is just the tip of the iceberg.

[El Lobo]

That turn was utter, utter filth. Lovely footballer, when we play a good team who press us high him and Gino are gonna cause some absolute carnage