Many Liverpool fans on social media were left unimpressed by Naby Keita’s performance during the 2-1 win victory over Tottenham.
The 23-year-old midfielder started the game against Spurs but was subbed off before the end of the game in the 83rd minute in order to be replaced by Daniel Sturridge.
Lots of Reds supporters shared their concerns about Keita’s latest display despite their side getting the win with one stating that he wasn’t a bad replacement for Jordan Henderson in the team but he was clearly still finding his feet.
Live 4 Liverpool has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
Keita still finding his feet. But not a bad replacement in Henderson. #LFC
— The Smiling Assassin (@TSmilinAssassin) September 15, 2018
Not gonna lie, but Keita looks a little lost…#LFC #Liverpool #TOTLIV
— Liverpoolzy* (@Liverpool_zy) September 15, 2018
Keita has been quiet. Gini and Miller quality again. Front 3 don't quite look themselves but Mane looking brightest. #LFC
— 6 Times LFC (@5_Times_LFC) September 15, 2018
#LFC where is that spark between our front three – they look lethargic and almost sluggish, not first time this season ever. Is it just tiring after summer break and heavy pre-season schedule ?
Even Keita who I thought would be a rocket launcher is barely noticeable.— Royale with cheese (@ashah1975) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/AkkusB/status/1040938295667122177
https://twitter.com/sparkysegal/status/1040940359843504130
https://twitter.com/WebbKieron/status/1040934513000558592
The defense along with Gini and Milner been good, the front three been poor yet again. Keita struggling a little in the 3 midfield players and this half was a huge representation for it.
— Bassam (@BassamLFC) September 15, 2018
Keita’s finishing worries me so so poor ? #TOTLIV
— rsvpmatthew? (@Rsvpchuki) September 15, 2018
Keita been very poor. Game is passing him by, loose passes and offering very little. I'd bring Henderson on at half time otherwise it's gonna cost us imo
— Lee ??? (@mightyreds88) September 15, 2018
OPINION
Keita has clearly not found his feet in the Premier League yet as the midfielder didn’t look at the races in his latest outing. The midfielder showed glimpses against West Ham in the Reds’ opening game that they were right to sign him but it’s about time he started doing more. It’s unclear whether 23-year-old is might to aid his side’s defence or being a key part in their attack just behind the potent front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. However as one Reds fans pointed out the midfielder’s finishing appears to be very poor and clearly an area of his game that he needs to work on. With the right guidance it’s clearly that Keita will be a success story at Anfield but fans need to give him time to adapt to the league as clearly he has all the tools but isn’t sure how to use them.
