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Naby Keita has proven a flop at the Weserstadion since his move from Liverpool last summer

Bremen punish Keita after he 'decided to go home'

Werder Bremen have suspended Naby Keita for the rest of the season and imposed a "substantial" fine after accusing him of walking out of Sunday's Bundesliga clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer • 16 Apr 24

Naby Keita has signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until 2026

Keita moves to Werder Bremen on a free transfer

Werder Bremen have signed Guinea captain Naby Keita from Liverpool on a free transfer.

Soccer • 09 Jun 23

The Guinea international is also the subject of transfer talk away from Anfield

Keita still out as Liverpool's injury woes deepen

Liverpool have suffered a fresh injury blow with midfielder Naby Keita facing a further spell on the sidelines.

Soccer • 23 Aug 22

Jurgen Klopp surveys training in Kirkby on Monday

Calm Klopp not overly perturbed by display at Brentford

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he is not too concerned over his side's defending as they head to Porto for their second Champions League group match.

Soccer • 27 Sep 21

Jurgen Klopp (L) with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer takes swipe at Klopp as he mulls penalty luck

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced Manchester United's penalty count has dried up since Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp complained about the number they were awarded last season.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

Naby Keita flew back to Europe despite Guinea's military coup

Keita heads home after escaping Guinea's military coup

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is on his way back to Europe after flying out of Guinea despite the country being in the midst of a military coup.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Naby Keita was on international duty in Guinea when an apparent military coup occurred

Liverpool confident Keita is 'safe and well' in Guinea

Liverpool are in constant dialogue with the relevant authorities as they work to bring midfielder Naby Keita back from Guinea after an apparent military coup in the country.

Soccer • 06 Sep 21

Updated Liverpool 'made it too easy' for Madrid - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that his side "made it too easy" for Real Madrid as they were beaten 3-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg in Spain.

Soccer • 07 Apr 21

It's the fourth Premier League meeting with Klopp and Solksjaer on the touchline

Klopp: United cannot be underdog in 'massive game'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not consider Manchester United underdogs in this season's title race and has never seen them in that light.

Soccer • 16 Jan 21

Everton's Richarlison make a tackle that put Thiago Alcantara on the sidelines

Liverpool trio won't be fit to face FC Midtjylland

Joel Matip, Naby Keita and Thiago Alcantara will not be fit in time for Liverpool's Champions League clash against FC Midtjylland.

Soccer • 26 Oct 20

The Guinea international missed the last two matches

Naby Keita back in contention for Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has returned to training ahead of key fixtures in the Premier League and Champions League.

Soccer • 05 Mar 20

Keita and the Ox not in direct competition - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are not competing with each other for the current vacant midfield place in Jordan Henderson's absence.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20

Naby Keita (centre), Mohamed Salah (L) and Sadio Mane will all miss a chunk of Liverpool's season

Klopp: Africa Cup of Nations call catastrophic for Reds

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations back to its traditional January slot is a "catastrophe" for the club.

Soccer • 17 Jan 20

'We have to think about what he did against us when he was with Man United'

Klopp plots 'unpredictable' game-plan against Mourinho

Liverpool's manager recognised Jose Mourinho's defensive style, likely to be exacerbated by the loss of striker Harry Kane until April, ahead of their visit to the capital

Soccer • 10 Jan 20

Naby Keita is the last Liverpool injury concern

'That's not cool' - Liverpool injuries worry Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he has some difficult decisions to make ahead of the FA Cup Merseyside derby third round tie at home to Everton after his side incurred another injury.

Soccer • 03 Jan 20

Naby Keita celebrates with his team-mates

Klopp always kept faith in Keita

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he has never doubted the quality of £52.7million midfielder Naby Keita.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

Naby Keita has had a stop-start career at Liverpool

Klopp believes Keita's time is coming

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not keen on change for change's sake but he has hinted that he could be ready to let midfielder Naby Keita loose for a run in the team.

Soccer • 23 Oct 19

Jurgen Klopp will be able to call on his biggest stars now

Klopp welcomes back big guns after difficult pre-season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is delighted to be reunited with five players following a difficult start to pre-season.

Soccer • 29 Jul 19

Jurgen Klopp has now guided Liverpool to a third European club final

'I've never been part of a final with a better team'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side are feeling "pure excitement" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final - although Naby Keita misses out.

Soccer • 28 May 19

Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino are looking likely to be fit for the Champions League final

Keita and Firmino winning final fitness race

Liverpool's Naby Keita is recovering faster than expected from a thigh injury and will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of next week's Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur, manager Jurgen Klopp said.

Soccer • 23 May 19

Naby Keita suffered the injury against Barcelona

Liverpool's Keita ruled out for rest of season

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been ruled out for at least two months with a groin injury, which will mean he misses the rest of the club's season and the African Nations Cup.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Liverpool put two past Porto in their first leg tie

Liverpool among the best in the world, says Porto boss

Porto coach Sergio Conceicao hailed Liverpool as the best team on the planet at times this season even as he tries to plot their downfall in the Champions League.

Soccer • 16 Apr 19

Mohamed Salah has a rare off night for Liverpool

Reds restraint essential as season heats up - Doyle

RTÉ analyst Kevin Doyle believes that Liverpool 'took their foot of the gas' in the second half of their 2-0 Champions League over Porto but added that they can't be at 100mph all the time.

Soccer • 09 Apr 19

Naby Keita has struggled for consistency at Anfield

Keita eager to prove his worth at Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is determined to overcome the challenges he has faced in his maiden Premier League season and maintain his recent progress.

Soccer • 27 Feb 19

Naby Keita has made 18 appearances since arriving in the summer but has failed to feature in the last three matches

Klopp 'completely happy' with £52m signing Keita

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Naby Keita has yet to reproduce the form which persuaded him to spend £52m on the midfielder - but it is not a concern.

Soccer • 06 Jan 19