“He is one of the most influential players on the training quality I have ever had in my life. Lallana was key back then in a way that Roberto Firmino ended up becoming. Then, as now against Brighton, Keita grabbed as assist as he exerted huge influence on the game. It was a quality that we've seen from Keita before, albeit sporadically. If he can make himself almost undroppable, and crucially stay fit enough to deal with the rigours of playing for Klopp's Liverpool, then the Premier League champions will truly have found a new string to a bow that many think already needs refreshing.

Source: Daily Mirror July 08, 2020 21:22 UTC