A number of Liverpool supporters have been bemoaning Naby Keita’s absence from training ahead of the weekend clash with Southampton.
The Reds have made an impressive return after the international break, thrashing Arsenal 4-0 in the Premier League and winning 2-0 against Porto in the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp’s men have a third Anfield match in a row coming up on Saturday afternoon, as they return to league action against the Saints. It is a must-win game in the title race, given the consistency of both Chelsea and Manchester City, with dropped points feeling disastrous.
Liverpool’s players have been working hard in training ahead of the match, but in photos shared by the club’s official Twitter channel on Thursday night, there was no sign of Keita.
The Guinean has been out injured since the 2-2 draw at home to Brighton at the end of October – the Reds blew a lead after he went off, highlighting his importance to the side – but it was hoped that he would return to training this week.
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Liverpool fans frustrated by Keita’s ongoing absence
These Liverpool fans on Twitter reacted to Keita not being part of the group in training, with the 26-year-old’s persistent injury woes showing no sign of abating.
“Admin, where is Keita Lad?”
Credit: @Pizzmantwit
“Thought Naby Keita is back, where is he?”
Credit: @firstclassjerry
“Wheres Naby? Was down to be re-training this week, suppose it’s another 2-3 weeks for him going off past ‘little’ niggles…”
Credit: @lfcmli4eva
“WHERE IS KEITA?”
Credit: @LFCYussef
“We wanna see Naby lad”
Credit: @LFC_AM17
“We need to sign at least two midfield and to attack to solve midfield problem and miss Salah and Mane in January”
Credit: @realbrantz
In other news, some Liverpool fans have erupted over an official club post. Read more here.