Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is preparing for a ‘make or break’ campaign in 2021/22 according to a report from The Athletic.
The 26-year-old has failed to live up to a supreme billing following a £48million switch from RB Leipzig in 2018 (BBC).
As Reds’ boss ramps up the squad during pre-season in Austria, Keita has flourished during friendlies thus far.
The article, as cited by Anfield Watch on Twitter, claims a combination of a ‘lack of suitable bids’, Gini Wijnaldum’s departure and the lack of transfer funds available means the Guinean international will be given a stay of execution at Anfield.
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The report suggests there is ‘no more excuses’ for Keita and cites Klopp’s previous patience with the enigmatic midfielder.
Last season the 38-cap Guinea captain missed 23 games through either illness or injury – rather summing up the ace’s time on Merseyside.
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When fit there are few detractors that would suggest Liverpool don’t have a talented player on their hands in Keita.
Previously hailed as ‘world class’ by Virgil van Dijk, the flamboyant box to box star has clearly impressed teammates in training.
Unfortunately, that form, nor the form that earned the move from the Bundesliga has translated into performances for the Reds.
Under contract until 2023 at Anfield (Transfermarkt), this upcoming campaign truly is the last chance saloon for the £28.8million valued man to forge a career at the club.
