Naby Keita can be Liverpool’s “pocket rocket” this season

Jamie Redknapp has joined the list of pundits and journalists praising the early performances of Liverpool’s new man Naby Keita.

Redknapp, a regular pundit and commentator, captained the Reds during his time at Anfield after joining in 1991 under then-manager Kenny Dalglish before leaving for Tottenham Hotspur in 2002. During his time, he played alongside a number of top midfielders – including one Steven Gerrard – and as such is suitably qualified to comment on Liverpool’s current crop.

And Redknapp was full of praise for Keita after the West Ham game last Sunday.

“We’ve waited almost a year to see Naby Keita in the Premier League but boy was he worth the wait!” Redknapp said.

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BURY, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Naby Keita of Liverpool reacts during a pre-season friendly match between Bury and Liverpool at Gigg Lane on July 14, 2018 in Bury, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

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“I knew he was an aggressive player but by taking the No 8 shirt which has been vacant since Steven Gerrard left Liverpool three years ago, Keita proved before a ball was even kicked that he does not shy away from a challenge.

“He is unlike any Liverpool midfielder in the Premier League era. Keita is a pocket rocket brimming with pace and energy but also blessed with technical ability.

“When I spoke to Jurgen Klopp after the game, his eyes lit up at every mention of his new midfielder.

“He clearly rates him incredibly highly and knows just how important he can be in taking Liverpool to the next level.”

The deal to bring Keita from RB Leipzig to Liverpool was agreed in August last year for an apparent £62million fee after Leipzig qualified for the Europa League, with the midfielder officially joining the Reds on 1 July 2018.

Liverpool fans have already been waxing lyrical about his pre-season performances and after his strong showing against West Ham, during which he dominated the middle of the park, excitement is building for the remainder of the season.

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