Naby Keita

[Chip Butty]

I know its only Blackburn and I know its only a preseason game, but he looked the bomb tonight. He's gonna bum some teams to death this season.

[Numero Veinticinco]

I already love him.

[Anubis]

[YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOIe8aBfeWg[/YouTube]

[James Dean]

Baller.

[Ginny]

I know its only Blackburn and I know its only a preseason game, but he looked the bomb tonight. He's gonna bum some teams to death this season.

I sent pretty much this exact message to my brother last night. He was tearing them a new asshole, but trying not to get carried away as it’s only Blackburn. This is the most positive I’ve felt for a longtime going into a season!

[Numero Veinticinco]

The above video was blocked, here’s another.

 

https://youtu.be/r2Po8Owh_Gw

[scudger99]

The way he stole the ball and set Studge's goal up was pure filth.  He seems to be linking up well with Studge in the games I've seen so far, which bodes well.  The thought of him supplying that kind of ammo for our front 3 is absolutely mouth watering.

There will be teams this season that just don't know what the fuck hit them.

[Philbert]

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[TheHowieLama]

Usually when a fella comes to Liverpool the message is it is time to pull your socks up -- for this fella someone needs to leave a note - "Don't pull your socks up so high ya nonce!"

[Numero Veinticinco]

‘Too pedestrian and lightweight’ - Steve0.

[lifetime fan]

Impressed with how good he is with both feet.

[Josef Svejk]

He has a peculiar style when he runs with the ball - like he doesn't but still does have the ball under control...

 

Or is that just my impression?!

[Josef Svejk]

The above video was blocked, here’s another.

 

https://youtu.be/r2Po8Owh_Gw

Personal highlight from that package is him successfully completing a short throw...

[Greycellgreen]

I still have no idea what sort of player he is, besides fucking awesome. Looks like some sort of 6, 8, 10 hybrid.

[sir roger]

I think he has gone under the radar a bit due to the protracted nature of his arrival but I think he will make a bigger difference than even Alisson to our trophy hopes.

 

Last season low block teams could defend the edge of their box knowing that the front three were a nightmare but that there was no real threat beyond that, but not this season.

[Grinch]

I still have no idea what sort of player he is, besides fucking awesome. Looks like some sort of 6, 8, 10 hybrid.

 

Sounds like prime Steven Gerrard, no pressure lad.

[Aventus]

Sounds like prime Steven Gerrard, no pressure lad.

He's literally grabbed the number 8 shirt from Stevie himself.

 

Balls on the lad, I reckon he's going to enjoy the pressure to be honest.

[Ne Moe Imya]

He has a peculiar style when he runs with the ball - like he doesn't but still does have the ball under control...

 

Or is that just my impression?!

 

Yes.

 

He sort of does everything in that same style. Tackling, intercepting, cutting off passing lanes, dribbling - it's all right at the point of losing control. It's a bit disconcerting at first but once you get used to it it's brilliant to watch. A lot of his dribbling success comes when the opposing player thinks "he's about to lose this here, I can get it" and then when he reaches for it Naby's past them in the blink of an eye.

[Elite]

Yes.

 

He sort of does everything in that same style. Tackling, intercepting, cutting off passing lanes, dribbling - it's all right at the point of losing control. It's a bit disconcerting at first but once you get used to it it's brilliant to watch. A lot of his dribbling success comes when the opposing player thinks "he's about to lose this here, I can get it" and then when he reaches for it Naby's past them in the blink of an eye.

Suarez-esque.

[Harry Squatter]

He's going to be rather good isn't he

[Josef Svejk]

Suarez-esque.

You're right. Suarez was a little like that...

[Josef Svejk]

Yes.

 

He sort of does everything in that same style. Tackling, intercepting, cutting off passing lanes, dribbling - it's all right at the point of losing control. It's a bit disconcerting at first but once you get used to it it's brilliant to watch. A lot of his dribbling success comes when the opposing player thinks "he's about to lose this here, I can get it" and then when he reaches for it Naby's past them in the blink of an eye.

I can see that alright...

[niallers]

Liverpool commentator was pronouncing his name as Kay-ta. I thought it was pronounced like kite-a.

My 8 year old was getting very annoyed by it.

Anyone know what the correct pronunciation is please and thanks.

[Caramac]

He has a peculiar style when he runs with the ball - like he doesn't but still does have the ball under control...

 

Or is that just my impression?!

 

 

My impression too. Its like a glitchy sort of style, as others have said Suarez was like it and l think Mane is to a certain extent.

[Ne Moe Imya]

Suarez-esque.

 

Yup.

 

That's exactly why when we were first linked I got so excited on here and said that he was exactly what you'd get if you played Suarez in midfield. That same mad I'm-better-than-you-and-I-know-it-and-you-know-it-too attitude, plus an absolute burning hatred of losing.

 

I'm telling you, before the end of the season Keita is going to be every Liverpool fan's favourite player and the most hated player in the league by everyone else. Just like Luis.

 

Edit: and it's definitely "KAY-ta." I don't know why our fans are constantly saying "KITE-a." I even heard one podcast where they called him "kee-EH-ta," which is bonkers.