Wijnaldum impressed by multifaceted Keita

Georginio Wijnaldum says Naby Keita’s array of qualities means he will be very valuable to Liverpool this season.

Keita made his official debut in the Reds’ 4-0 win against West Ham and turned in an eye-catching performance.

Wijnaldum, who also shone against the Hammers, explained after the match that Keita excels both in and out of possession.

“Naby has a lot of qualities,” he said. “He can dribble, he can provide assists, he can score goals. He showed it in Germany.

“He can keep the ball and give us – I don’t want to say time to rest – time to keep the ball as a team. I think he can regain the ball, his counter-pressing is good. I think he’s a good signing for us.”

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It was an excellent start to the season for Jurgen Klopp’s side, but Wijnaldum insists it is important to take each game as it comes, even though he has lofty ambitions for the 2018/19 campaign.

“It’s a good way to start the season,” the Dutchman said. “But we still have 37 games left in the competition and hopefully a lot of Champions League and cup games.

“We just have to make sure we keep this confidence and the way we are playing. Hopefully, we will play a lot of good games this season.

“We feel that we can do something special. We felt it last year also. But feeling is one thing, doing it is the second one. We’ll work hard to achieve great things. That’s what we’re going to try.”

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