OPINION
Naby Keita was the real Liverpool star against Burnley. He did not get the goal his performance deserved – he twice came close when a deft flick was blocked on the line and a a thumping strike in the second half required a full-stretched Joe Hart to deny him – but provided the energy and impetus from the middle of the pitch that suggested he can still have a huge role to play this season. Supporters have been calling for Jurgen Klopp to start the Guinea international, fully fit now for a few weeks after some niggling injury problems, and liven up what has been a pedestrian midfield high on workrate but short on class. At a rain-drenched Turf Moor, where Liverpool came from behind to secure a 3-1 win through goals from James Milner, substitute Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri, this was almost a breakthrough performance from Keita as he added a new dimension to the team in the middle of the pitch. No wonder supporters are getting excited.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
Keita brilliant tonight and needs to get a run in the team. The opposite for Matip ? Alisson's made a massive difference. His quick thinking Sunday & tonight ended in goals. Great win ??
— Mark Meehan (@markmeehan84) December 6, 2018
Naby Keita too his ball control tackling and passing. Along with Fabinho to come in as a combo. Wow going to be a strong midfield. Reckon reds going to go back full on in Jan??
— BF* (@bfearn74) December 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/arabdeek/status/1070467006808305664
Keita’s performance a real breakthrough
— Rich (@RichdelaRiv) December 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/SumptuousSadio/status/1070470091588820993
https://twitter.com/JLDLFC1892/status/1070442746274611200
https://twitter.com/brutalpool/status/1070441391153659904
Looks like Naby Keita has arrived mates.
— Truan Cannings (@TruanCannings) December 5, 2018
Talk about make it look easy. Have a watch of these. Naby Keita has arrived. https://t.co/2mlSTfSVBa
— Jack Sear (@JackSear) December 6, 2018
Naby Keita has arrived..
— MLVN (@mlvngmz) December 6, 2018