Keita set to miss UCL final
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita’s recovery from a thigh problem is ahead of schedule but he is unlikely to be fit enough to feature in the Champions League final.
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita’s recovery from a thigh problem is ahead of schedule but he is unlikely to be fit enough to feature in the Champions League final.
Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah both scored twice after Naby Keita’s rapid opener as Liverpool thumped Huddersfield Town 5-0 to move back to the top of the Premier League table.
Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino were on target as Liverpool eased to a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Porto.
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is determined to overcome the challenges he has faced in his maiden Premier League season and maintain his recent progress.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Dennis Onyango has been named in the official 2018 African Team of the Year announced by Caf at the awards ceremony on Tuesday.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah again saw off competition from club team-mate Sadio Mane to be named African Player of the Year.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp backed the ‘outstanding’ Naby Keita, saying the midfielder needed more time to adapt.
Union Saint-Gillosie forward Percy Tau and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango has been shortlisted for the 2018 African Player of the Year award.
James Milner was hugely impressed by Naby Keita’s assured Premier League debut for Liverpool and expects the midfielder to offer more and more as the season progresses.
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno has praised the club’s recent transfer business and expects Naby Keita, Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri to entertain the Anfield faithful.