John Aldridge has written in The Sunday World that Liverpool should sell Naby Keita in the summer transfer window.
The former Liverpool striker does not think that Keita has the attributes to be a success in the Premier League.
Aldridge wrote in The Sunday World: “Liverpool may need to sell some fringe players to fund the signing of new players this summer and for me, Keita is one of those who could be on the way out.
“We all had high hopes for this gifted performer when he was signed from RB Leipzig and you can see that he has great skills when he gets into an attacking position, but you need more than that in English football.
“Keita lacks pace and he doesn’t get back quickly enough when he loses the ball, which explains why Klopp has been reluctant to use him in high-intensity games.
“I suspect Keita will head back to Germany, where his game may be better suited, and he won’t be the only player offered up for sale this summer.”
Should Liverpool sell Naby Keita?
Keita has shown in glimpses what he is capable of, but the 26-year-old has not done it on a consistent basis.
The Guinea international has also had injury problems, and that has adversely affected him.
The 26-year-old is now essentially a squad player, and it is unlikely that he will be able to establish himself as a key figure in the team.
True, Georginio Wijnaldum is leaving Liverpool, but the Dutchman’s place in the team could well be taken by Curtis Jones if need be.
When everyone is fit and if Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays a 4-3-3 system, then Fabinho, Thiago and Jordan Henderson will be the three midfielders.
Keita has been part of the Liverpool squad since 2018, but he has made only 53 appearances in the Premier League.
Liverpool paid RB Leipzig £48 million in transfer fee to sign Keita in 2017, as reported by BBC Sport, with the midfielder joining the Reds in 2018.
Will Liverpool get £48 million for Keita if they sell him this summer?
No.
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