Author Topic: Naby Keita Watch (Read 1889494 times)

farawayred · « **Reply #9680 on:** February 28, 2021, 10:36:42 pm »

I'm happy for him! He walked off the field too.

Good cameo and didn't look out of touch with the rest after being out for so long. We'd need him against Chelsea.

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #9681 on:** February 28, 2021, 11:46:23 pm »

Quote from: JonnyCigarettes® on February 28, 2021, 09:41:58 pm

Injected some real quality in the last ten minutes.

I'd 100% start him against Chelsea, before he dismantles again.

He looked lively but the midfield from today starts for Chelsea again for me. I'd rather give him 20 minutes and slowly work him up to 90 in 10 minute increments.

Coolie High · « **Reply #9682 on:** March 1, 2021, 12:13:12 am »

A midfield of him Jones and Thiago, is one full of silk and class.

newterp · « **Reply #9683 on:** March 1, 2021, 12:36:56 am »

Looked good!

Gaz75 · « **Reply #9684 on:** March 1, 2021, 12:38:50 am »

Quote from: SinceSixtyFive on February 28, 2021, 09:54:20 pm

Was like watching Thiago on steroids for that all too brief few minutes.

Please Naby. Just stay fit.

C'mon Naby Laaaad

He is so positive with the ball, always looks to attack, let's hope he can stay fit, he's a class player

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #9685 on:** March 1, 2021, 08:50:16 am »

Great to see him back, I think he'll play against Chelsea and just hope he can get a run of games

spider-neil · « **Reply #9686 on:** March 1, 2021, 08:53:12 am »

Really good to see him get a few minutes after months out of the team. Welcome back, Naby.

Macca201188 · « **Reply #9687 on:** March 1, 2021, 09:01:57 am »

This man would have unlocked so many of the defences we haven't managed to this season.

number 168 · « **Reply #9688 on:** March 1, 2021, 09:12:05 am »

I hope Naby and Fab being back will allow Thiago to be more involved in play as being stuck out wide is not a position to best use the lad's talent. Needs must with injuries but a more mobile Thiago will be good I think, especially with forward thinking players like Naby and Fab.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #9689 on:** March 1, 2021, 09:14:15 am »

Quote from: number 168 on March 1, 2021, 09:12:05 am

I hope Naby and Fab being back will allow Thiago to be more involved in play as being stuck out wide is not a position to best use the lad's talent. Needs must with injuries but a more mobile Thiago will be good I think, especially with forward thinking players like Naby and Fab.

Thiago was stuck out wide?

number 168 · « **Reply #9690 on:** March 1, 2021, 09:27:29 am »

Quote from: Funky_Gibbons on March 1, 2021, 09:14:15 am

Thiago was stuck out wide?

When I "stuck out wide" he was on the right of midfield, he didn't always stay there but that was his general starting position I think.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #9691 on:** March 1, 2021, 09:31:47 am »

Quote from: number 168 on March 1, 2021, 09:27:29 am

When I "stuck out wide" he was on the right of midfield, he didn't always stay there but that was his general starting position I think.

Maybe in defensive positions he was wide sometimes but that's what we generally ask of our midfielders. I thought he was pretty central in posession most of the game and his average position suggests so too.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #9692 on:** March 1, 2021, 09:54:35 am »

Just stay fit Naby.

Bird Bird Bird The Bird Is The Word · « **Reply #9693 on:** March 1, 2021, 10:14:42 am »

I wasn't sure where Naby was really back when he came on, and then he did one of his step overs. Welcome back Naby!

Everyone has been fairly pining for Jota, but Keita is just as much of a difference maker, if only he can stay fit.

killer-heels · « **Reply #9694 on:** March 1, 2021, 10:35:44 am »

As always, the key is can he help out when we really need him.

Id happily sacrifice any signing this summer (bar a centreback) for Keita to remain injury free.

PeterTheRed ... · « **Reply #9695 on:** March 1, 2021, 11:36:55 am »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on March 1, 2021, 10:35:44 am

As always, the key is can he help out when we really need him.

Id happily sacrifice any signing this summer (bar a centreback) for Keita to remain injury free.

To be honest, if Keita can remain fit, we will have absolutely no need of signing another midfielder in the summer, especially with the way Jones is progressing ...

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #9696 on:** March 1, 2021, 11:56:26 am »

He looks bigger than I remember.

rakey_lfc · « **Reply #9697 on:** March 1, 2021, 12:01:27 pm »

Quote from: Clint Eastwood on March 1, 2021, 11:56:26 am

He looks bigger than I remember.

I thought this, like he's bulked up muscle definition. Just hope he stays fit now as he's such a good player!

lukeb1981 · « **Reply #9698 on:** March 1, 2021, 12:23:57 pm »

Nearly put Sadio in after some good work. Watching him glide with the ball was fantastic.

Simplexity · « **Reply #9699 on:** March 1, 2021, 12:34:02 pm »

It will be good to have him playing till the next round of internationals when the mentalists in Guinea will break him again.

He really does provide that forward thrust we sorely lack nowadays.

Oldskoolcool · « **Reply #9700 on:** March 1, 2021, 01:23:25 pm »

He looked on a different plane when he came on for his brief cameo, bright and incisive, his first thought is always to drive forwards. A fit and health keita (is that a paradox!?) could make all of the difference not only this year but going forwards. The midfield balance with his world class cut and thrust, Thiago's visionary passing and Fab at his destructive best would be a site to behold! Throw in Hendo's passing range and pressing and Jones rapid emergence we could have a really strong midfield with proper depth and options.

Fingers crossed they are all fit and ready for next season, with this team and the added depth I am confident we would win the league next season. Going to be beautiful, as most will have written us off as a one season wonder, get our full team back with a pre-season and we will wreak havoc next season

MD1990 · « **Reply #9701 on:** March 1, 2021, 01:27:33 pm »

good option off the bench vs Chelsea

then a start against Fulham

newterp · « **Reply #9702 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:26:29 pm »

Or let’s keep him on the bench.

b_joseph · « **Reply #9703 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:29:32 pm »

Must have been injured from sitting down...needed one of those Chelsea blankets!

Machae · « **Reply #9704 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:30:05 pm »

Gotta keep him fresh for Guinea

Knight · « **Reply #9705 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:32:23 pm »

In what world do you not bring him on?

Machae · « **Reply #9706 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:35:28 pm »

Thought the whole point of bringing him on against SU was so he can play longer vs Chelsea.

I wanted Jota and Keita at half time, not going to lie

Simplexity · « **Reply #9707 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:39:47 pm »

You know we are grasping for straws when this man is the supposed answer.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #9708 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:41:53 pm »

Quote from: Machae on March 4, 2021, 10:35:28 pm

Thought the whole point of bringing him on against SU was so he can play longer vs Chelsea.

I wanted Jota and Keita at half time, not going to lie

Klopps decisions from tactics to subs were baffling today. You’re chasing a game and you bring on a 35 year old midfielder who has next to zero creativity in him when you’re looking to break a team down. Even if it wasn’t keita bring on shaqiri who has his moments with his passing.

deano2727 · « **Reply #9709 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:44:46 pm »

Quote from: Simplexity on March 4, 2021, 10:39:47 pm

You know we are grasping for straws when this man is the supposed answer.

Pretty much this.

Being made of glass aside, I never rated him as some do on here either. Decent player, but it stops at that for me.

richmiller1 · « **Reply #9710 on:** March 4, 2021, 10:46:08 pm »

Not being considered a viable option at any stage today is a pretty damning indictment of the coaching team's faith in him.

number 168 · « **Reply #9711 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:14:20 pm »

His cameo against Sheffield United was encouraging yet he doesn't get a sniff tonight. How Milner, Gini and Ox were deemed better when we were devoid of ideas is amazing. If he was crap at his last outing OK, but he looked sharp and wanted to take players on and get forward. Might as well not even put him on the bench if Milner and the Ox get on before him.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #9712 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:15:38 pm »

Klopp on his subs:

“Oxlade trains really well so I have to show him respect. Milly trains really well. It more about waking them up, obviously Naby would’ve made sense from a footballing point of view.” [Sky]

Coolie High · « **Reply #9713 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:15:58 pm »

Quote from: richmiller1 on March 4, 2021, 10:46:08 pm

Not being considered a viable option at any stage today is a pretty damning indictment of the coaching team's faith in him.

The only lack of faith they have in him, is the ability to stay fit.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #9714 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:18:24 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on March 4, 2021, 11:15:38 pm

Klopp on his subs:

“Oxlade trains really well so I have to show him respect. Milly trains really well. It more about waking them up, obviously Naby would’ve made sense from a footballing point of view.” [Sky]

Love him but this is just a ridiculous collection of words.
Not his best night

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #9715 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:21:26 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on March 4, 2021, 11:18:24 pm

Love him but this is just a ridiculous collection of words.
Not his best night

Klopp is a nice man/human being and a wonderful manager. His choices are limited though, but being an honest person it gets a bit stupid..

Lone Star Red · « **Reply #9716 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:26:40 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on March 4, 2021, 11:15:38 pm

Klopp on his subs:

“Oxlade trains really well so I have to show him respect. Milly trains really well. It more about waking them up, obviously Naby would’ve made sense from a footballing point of view.” [Sky]

Hoo boy. That’s not going to go over well.

killer-heels · « **Reply #9717 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:28:40 pm »

That was some crazy comments but it probably a case of a bit of a translation, 2nd language issue.

keano7 · « **Reply #9718 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:28:50 pm »

Quote from: Simplexity on March 4, 2021, 10:39:47 pm

You know we are grasping for straws when this man is the supposed answer.

We’ve barely lost a game when he’s started and he gives us much more attacking influence in games than what we currently have now. It’s getting him on the pitch for a run of games which is the problem. Fabinho, Henderson, Keita is our best midfield (except for games against top 6 opposition) when everyone’s fit.

Dave McCoy · « **Reply #9719 on:** March 4, 2021, 11:30:27 pm »

Yeah, I refuse to believe that's what Klopp meant. Please someone post a video or audio of this. Not to say that I didn't want to see Naby as well but choosing Milner or Ox over him is kind of splitting hairs. Now if it was Cain or some other U23 player then sure.