Klopp Responds to Guinea’s Keita Claim

By Daily Sports on May 24, 2019

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to comments from those at the Guinea football federation by stating that Naby Keita is making positive progress in his recovery from injury.

The 24-year-old midfielder picked up a thigh problem during the first leg of a Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona on May 1.

It was initially suggested that he could be sidelined for up to two months , with his club season brought to a close and doubt cast over his involvement at the Africa Cup of Nations .

Guinea were quick to respond to what they considered to be a “hasty and pretentious” diagnosis, with updates on their end suggesting that the ailment was not all that serious.

Klopp has now conceded that Keita is recovering quicker than expected, but insists there is no guarantee that he will be ready for either a European clash with Tottenham on June 1 or international duty with his country.

The Reds boss told his side’s official website during a training camp in Marbella: “Naby is, I would say, a bit ahead of schedule, but that doesn’t mean anything for the final.

“He is now doing straight runs and all of that stuff, he feels comfortable with 50 per cent intensity and these things – but there is still a way to go.

“I know about the issues with Guinea and stuff like that; we don’t want to keep a player out if he can play – maybe they think it is like this, but it is not like this.

“For me, it would be good if Naby would be 100 per cent fit and could play the Africa Cup of Nations, to be 100 per cent honest. But we don’t know, we will see, and we need to work together with their medical department because in the end, a player who is fit – from my point of view – who can play, should play for his country.

“If he is not 100 per cent fit, he cannot play. That’s how it is. It is not important whether you play for your country or your club. That’s what we try to make sure. It looks good, very positive and we will see if there is a chance.”

While Keita faces a race against time to prove his fitness, Klopp is confident that Roberto Firmino will win his battle to come into contention for a place in Liverpool’s Champions League final plans. (Goal)

•Photo shows Klopp and Keita 

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 24, 2019


 

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