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title: "Virals: Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita back in training"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-09-27T13:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-09-27T13:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita back in training

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/27/virals-liverpool-strongly-linked-with-federico-chiesa/) midfielder [Naby Keita](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/24/virals-naby-keita-to-snub-liverpool-contract-offer/) has returned to training following an injury suffered against Norwich City.

The Guinean ace was [replaced at half-time](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-naby-keita-injury-klopp-norwich-b1924715.html) in the Reds’ 3-0 victory in the Carabao Cup last week and subsequently missed the clash with Brentford this weekend.

Initially, manager Jurgen Klopp was [unsure](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1496085/liverpool-injury-latest-jurgen-klopp-naby-keita-thiago-alcantara-brentford-premier-league) of the length of the dynamic ace’s absence.

However, the 26-year-old is [back in action](https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1442456269793611786) and looks to be in contention to feature in the UEFA Champions League for Klopp’s side in Portugal against FC Porto.

> Great to see Naby Keita back in action. [pic.twitter.com/QPOyqeEZoh](https://t.co/QPOyqeEZoh)
>
> — DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) [September 27, 2021](https://twitter.com/DaveOCKOP/status/1442461597562142722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Prior to the injury, Keita had made a bright start to the new season – [scoring once](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/leistungsdaten/spieler/302215) in six appearances.

The [38 times capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/nationalmannschaft/spieler/302215/verein_id/3856) ace has also earned an impressive [7.20 Sofascore rating](https://www.sofascore.com/player/naby-keita/365772) from four Premier League outings in the process.

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Injuries have somewhat [plagued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/verletzungen/spieler/302215) Keita’s time on Merseyside.

His return will come as a welcome boost to Klopp’s ranks ahead of a crunch [clash against Manchester City](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results) at Anfield on Sunday.

Valued at £28.8million and under contract until 2023 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/naby-keita/marktwertverlauf/spieler/302215)), the Guinean captain will be hoping for a prolonged run of fitness in order to finally establish himself in the side and earn a new deal.

Having only been out for a week, Keita could be in line to start [ahead of Curtis Jones](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cvdy7qyjrr1o) in Portugal.