Klopp glad to have Naby Keita back ahead of congested winter fixtures

Jurgen Klopp is satisfied with new-signing Naby Keita’s form this season and explained why the timing of his comeback suits Liverpool perfectly.

Keita has been out for the last four games with a hamstring injury, but has travelled as part of the 21-man squad to Sebia for the match against Red Star Belgrade.

And Klopp has spoken about why he believes Keita is returning to the Reds’ setup at precisely the right time.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Naby Keita of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United at Anfield on August 12, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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“It was a very good start. He did a proper pre-season from the first day, played fantastic games and made a good start in the league,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com.

“Then he had two [injury] things – in Naples and then with the national team. It was not that long, it only feels it. It was four games.

“Yesterday was the first time in 100 per cent training so we will now have to see what we do with him for tomorrow. [The start] could have been a bit better, but only because of the injuries; all the rest was good.”

Liverpool face matches against Fulham, Watford and Paris Saint-Germain after the Red Star match before entering a gruelling set of eight fixtures in December.

“The intense weeks will come,” said Klopp. “A few intense weeks are behind us but now the most intense start: November, December, Boxing Day, different cup competitions.

“That is hard and we need all the players for that. Unfortunately, Hendo and Naby were out for a few weeks but they should be back at the latest for the next game.

“When we have a full choice we can make a few changes in the right moments. That’s cool.”

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