Naby Keita is a "huge" player for Liverpool, says Jurgen Klopp | Football News

Jurgen Klopp said the "remarkable" Naby Keita is a key element of Liverpool's future.

The Guinean international has not scored a goal or helped since its £ 52.75m transfer from RB Leipzig this summer.

Keita's season was disrupted by back and hamstring injuries, which prompted Klopp to give this badessment when he was asked about his progress in his first season.

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"His departure was really good and average, it's like that," Klopp said. "Naby can improve and learn the language, but it's a long-term project."

However, before the Wednesday's Champions League match at Paris Saint-Germain, Klopp was again questioned about Keita and took the opportunity to clarify his comments, highlighting the importance of the 23-year-old. years for Liverpool.

"This is an outstanding player, I do not read the English press, but this week I picked up a title from what I said, which I did not want to say," he said. said Klopp.

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Klopp was very amused by the "erotic" tones of the French translator in his headset during his press conference in anticipation of Wednesday's game against PSG.

"Naby has not been average since coming in. The situation after his injury was average because he had to get in shape but the start was brilliant.

"He will be an important player in the future for Liverpool and he is already there.

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"He is now in great shape, he looks very bad at training, but with a club like us, you sometimes have to wait a little longer and if you have the time, you have to be ready. .

"It's like that – it's an exceptional player and I'm really happy to have it."

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