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The new Liverpool boy, Naby Keita, revealed that Steven Gerrard had personally handed him the emblematic No. 8 jersey.
The 23-year-old was officially announced as the Reds' latest rookie from RB Leipzig for an amount in the region of £ 48 million.
Keita takes the jersey worn by the former captain of the Gerrard club and reveals that the new boss of the Rangers personally handed him the jersey last August.
"It was an amazing day for me – he gave me the # 8 jersey. When it happened, it was a surprise and I was not expecting it," he said. he said.
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2/12 GK: Alisson
The less said about poor Loris Karius the better. Liverpool needs a new goalkeeper and Alisson Roma is at the top of the list.
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The teen has excelled the last quarter and will only improve.
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Perhaps he will lose his place but Liverpool should first favor the other areas of the field.
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A player so important to Liverpool and the foundation of their new look.
6/12 DL: Andy Robertson
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Liverpool's new signature will add much-needed steel to the midfield.
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Liverpool supporters have been waiting for so long to see this man in a red shirt. Unlikely to disappoint
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The best transfer target of Jurgen Klopp this summer. Although its price is likely to go up and up if it has a good World Cup.
10/12 FW: Sadio Mane
End of the season strongly and a key player.
11/12 FW: Roberto Firmino
An unsung hero last season. A key player for Liverpool on calm.
12/12 FW: Mohamed Salah
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"When he came in, I looked at him and I said" wow "because he's a legend.It's someone who has always shown respect, who has everything given on the ground, someone who is loved here.
"If someone like that gives you his shirt number, it's not to play with, it's to try to do as much as he does – that's my motivation."
The Guinean international is delighted to have finally completed its move after the Reds initially accepted the transfer a year ago.
And the man himself is eager to start after already talking to attacker Sadio Mane about what he should expect.
"When you see how they played last season, it makes me want to do the same thing and be part of this team I would like to be able to achieve a similar kind of season with them next season – but even better .
Keita takes the iconic No. 8 jersey from Gerrard (Liverpool FC)
"I chose Liverpool because it's a team I watched often – and I've also talked a lot about it with Sadio. [Mane]. He has talked a lot about the team and the club.
"I also spoke with the coach, who spoke to me about the project for the team and who motivated me to be here."
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