Author Topic: Naby Keita Watch (Read 1888390 times)

tubby · « **Reply #6840 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:19:16 pm »

He looked good when he came on but by that point Utd were sitting deep and left him with loads of time on the ball. Would've loved to have seen what he could've brought to the team when things were a little tighter in midfield.

Just needs to stay fit.

Knight · « **Reply #6841 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:30:09 pm »

Yep, he'd have brought even more. Closing Naby down is a fool's errand when he's on it.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #6842 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:50:59 pm »

Quote from: Knight on October 21, 2019, 03:30:09 pm

Yep, he'd have brought even more. Closing Naby down is a fool's errand when he's on it.

Quite right. The same is true of Lallana. You press them at your peril.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #6843 on:** October 21, 2019, 03:52:04 pm »

Good post Yorky. Our three most creative/forward thinking midfielders seem to have accrued about a decade of injury between them.

Hopefully in the next three months we start to see more of them on a regular basis.

number 168 · « **Reply #6844 on:** October 21, 2019, 06:03:13 pm »

From the Independent:

"Klopp’s final throw of the dice was Keita. He replaced Georginio Wijnaldum in central midfield and played more final third passes in his 14-minute cameo than Wijnaldum managed all afternoon. He played more passes than Mané, who played from start to finish. Keita immediately got to work on the ball on the edge of United’s penalty area, looking to spring the pass that could release his team-mates in behind after their rather insipid efforts. After only two minutes, he has already played eight passes, the last of which finds Robertson on the left. The equaliser follows."

Naby is a forward looking player, something that the front three will relish once the lad gets a regular start.

L8Craig · « **Reply #6845 on:** October 22, 2019, 11:17:21 pm »

Can’t wait to see ore of Baby Keira.
Anyone else’s predictive text change to the above?

harleydanger · « **Reply #6846 on:** October 23, 2019, 12:16:05 am »

Quote from: number 168 on October 21, 2019, 02:53:05 pm

It looked to me as if he saw Robbo but decided he was going to be closed down so took play inside drawing the two defenders away from Robbo, and then passed to him enabling him to steady himself before delivering the cross. Perhaps I am reading too much into it but Naby is one clever player.

100% what he did, and I think Klopp said so in the post match.

jckliew · « **Reply #6847 on:** October 23, 2019, 02:10:11 am »

So looking forward to Naby getting a run of games.
He is the one who can open up those bus parkers!

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #6848 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:11:32 am »

Please don't stick him out left tonight

MrButler · « **Reply #6849 on:** October 23, 2019, 03:40:58 pm »

Quote from: harleydanger on October 23, 2019, 12:16:05 am

100% what he did, and I think Klopp said so in the post match.

Interesting - has anyone got a link to Klopp referencing this?

Original · « **Reply #6850 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:53:48 pm »

I'm a self confessed Naby fan, thought he was decent in the first half, but absolutely superb in the second

Zlen · « **Reply #6851 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:54:14 pm »

Baller.

robgomm · « **Reply #6852 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:55:13 pm »

More please, especially of him running at defenders. The only negative for me is that he seemed to be task with playing quite deep, whereas I'd rather see him higher. Couple of sloppy passes, 100 or so perfectly good ones.

The 138 touches stat is crazy. He wants to be on the ball as much as possible. Really like him.

Adeemo · « **Reply #6853 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:56:44 pm »

Outstanding tonight.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #6854 on:** October 23, 2019, 09:58:14 pm »

All over the place was Naby (in a good way

).

Keep everything crossed that this lad gets a bit of luck now and stays fit, he's an absolute gem and a work-horse with it, he is made for this team. He is all silk and steel. Love it.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #6855 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:00:13 pm »

First twenty seconds of an important game? ball coming high towards me? yeah i'll just control it off my should sideways. No problem

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #6856 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:00:41 pm »

Strong game from Naby tonight. [emoji106]

groove · « **Reply #6857 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:00:56 pm »

Just so penetrative with his ability to go past people and also find those cute, disguised forward passes. And the reading of the game to nick the ball as well. And the quick feet in tight areas to maintain possession. Brilliant footballer.

Adeemo · « **Reply #6858 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:01:16 pm »

And we're still yet to see his nasty side, that'll come out once he feels fully settled in the team.

planet-terror · « **Reply #6859 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:01:28 pm »

Not bad like

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #6860 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:04:01 pm »

He played like the Naby that everyone promised we were signing. Just total dominance in every aspect of the game. His touches were a sight to behold.

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

John C · « **Reply #6861 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:09:19 pm »

Superb game all round from Naby tonight, it was magnificent to see him get an extremely effective 90 mins.

Asam · « **Reply #6862 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:17:01 pm »

Getting there

lgvkarlos · « **Reply #6863 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:17:59 pm »

Needs as many minutes on the pitch as possible, same with the Ox.

trimore · « **Reply #6864 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:31:25 pm »

Can't wait to see him and Ox get more game time. They're both vital in keeping our attack from going stagnant. As teams adjust by putting more pressure on Trent and Andy in the future we'll have a ready made answer threw our attacking midfield.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #6865 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:44:08 pm »

Player.

classycarra · « **Reply #6866 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:50:51 pm »

At risk of sounding a tit, cos I know these tend to go to multiple goalscorers, but I thought Keita was the man of the match. Showed immense quality in possession, and pressed intelligently. But also absolutely maintained discipline for the full ninety minutes.

This is something that people wanted to see more of last season, even when he was performing well in games. This will have done lots to cement Klopp's trust in him now, and done wonders for his chances of featuring in a first choice three or partnering Fabinho when we play in a two.

Being hypercritical, he still seems to have that funny trait of requiring about ten or so minutes for the game to take shape before he starts to pull the strings. But it didn't pass him by, as it did early last season a few times.

Anfield89 · « **Reply #6867 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:52:17 pm »

A lot of nothing first half but grew into a excellent performance second half.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #6868 on:** October 23, 2019, 10:55:27 pm »

Thought he did well tonight, seeing as he's bound to be a bit rusty. Was very tidy.
Hope he gets a good run of games.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #6869 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:08:57 pm »

- Most passes completed (108)
- Most final third passes (29)
- Most dribbles (3/4)
- Most tackles (4/4)
- Most ball recoveries (12)
- Most distance covered
- Most passes into the box

dudleyred · « **Reply #6870 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:12:50 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on October 23, 2019, 11:08:57 pm

- Most passes completed (108)
- Most final third passes (29)
- Most dribbles (3/4)
- Most tackles (4/4)
- Most ball recoveries (12)
- Most distance covered
- Most passes into the box

Wow. Some stats

Roger Federer · « **Reply #6871 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:15:14 pm »

Excellent performance. If he stays fit, I’d play him in this role and have Wijnaldum and Chamberlain competing for the final spot in the midfield.

You can see why Klopp didn’t buy anyone for the midfield, we’ll have excellent depth when Keita and Chamberlain are fully up to speed again. They were great today, but you feel both can only get better with more games.

classycarra · « **Reply #6872 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:17:57 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on October 23, 2019, 11:08:57 pm

- Most passes completed (108)
- Most final third passes (29)
- Most dribbles (3/4)
- Most tackles (4/4)
- Most ball recoveries (12)
- Most distance covered
- Most passes into the box

First time an away team player has made 100 passes in the CL this season

Bergersrightwingviews · « **Reply #6873 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:20:40 pm »

He is like a metronome (well, more of a beat box given the pace of the lad) he just keeps the game ticking over and the ball moving which drags the opposition all over the pitch and knackers them out.

He always wants the ball and uses it sensibly, but aggressively at the same time. Once he and the forwards (including full-backs) are properly on the same wave length it is going to be madness. Defenders won't know whether they are coming or going. He puts lovely weight on his passes too. Almost as if he is a field hockey player playing those lovely smooth pushed passes that have just enough pace on them, but are easily taken in your stride.

I bloody love this fella if not obvious enough from the above.

CraigDS · « **Reply #6874 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:25:16 pm »

He’s boss.

Now please stay fit.

redman64 · « **Reply #6875 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:26:32 pm »

Brilliant performance from our Naby. Love him to become the our 2nd irreplaceable midfielder (along with Fab)

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #6876 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:56:02 pm »

Felt like everything was going through him for much of the match, he always seems willing to show for the ball. His two goals were taken brilliantly, but Ox didn't seem to be involved anywhere near as much. Still, looking forward to seeing if Keita can progress and turn that involvement into consistency, because some of those moves and balls almost looked terrific.

newterp · « **Reply #6877 on:** October 24, 2019, 12:26:36 am »

Quote from: JackWard33 on October 23, 2019, 11:08:57 pm

- Most passes completed (108)
- Most final third passes (29)
- Most dribbles (3/4)
- Most tackles (4/4)
- Most ball recoveries (12)
- Most distance covered
- Most passes into the box

well I thought he was off in the first half...but I guess he was quite good overall. very glad to see it. get him a run of games Kloppo!

tubby · « **Reply #6878 on:** October 24, 2019, 12:30:01 am »

He looked to be getting stronger the more the game progressed, which is a really positive sign. Doesn't seem keen on 50/50s though, even though he's actually a really accomplished tackler.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #6879 on:** October 24, 2019, 12:31:33 am »

Quote from: JackWard33 on October 23, 2019, 11:08:57 pm

- Most passes completed (108)
- Most final third passes (29)
- Most dribbles (3/4)
- Most tackles (4/4)
- Most ball recoveries (12)
- Most distance covered
- Most passes into the box

One of the many reasons some of us have been his biggest cheerleaders for about 3 years, and why Klopp waited a year for him. Just stay fit and he'll be a marvelous payer for us