In the summer of 2017, Liverpool FC paid a then-club record fee of £52.75 million for Naby Keita. The midfielder had been scouted for a full 12 months prior to his unveiling, during which he had notched nine goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga. He was given the daunting task of filling the No.8 shirt previously worn by Steven Gerrard, and there were serious expectations of him due to being proclaimed as the best midfielder in Bundesliga by Jurgen Klopp and courted by the likes of Barcelona. Unfortunately, Keita was unable to live up to these expectations due to a series of injuries and a lack of momentum. He was part of the squad that delivered the holy grail in 2019/20, winning the 19th league title in record-breaking fashion. However, he only managed 521 league minutes in the Covid-hit 2020/21 campaign, and was substituted after just 41 minutes of Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid. He featured in 40 of the Reds’ 63 games in all competitions in 2021/22, averaging 52.2 minutes on the pitch per outing, but his defining moment came in the dying minutes of the Champions League Final against Real Madrid, when a speculative shot with the outstep of the boot sailed hopelessly over and wide of Thibaut Courtois’ goal. Despite Jordan Henderson describing him as “extremely humble and gentle” and “one of the most technically gifted [he had] ever trained with”, Keita’s injury woes ultimately became unfeasible for Liverpool, and a clean slate looks to be the best route for everyone involved.
Keita’s £53m Gamble: From Record Signing to Free Transfer
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Jota’s Potential Goal Milestone against Beloved Opponent
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“Thiago Silva’s Wife and Chelsea Fans Call for Mauricio Pochettino’s Departure after Loss”
Meta Description: Thiago Silva's wife and Chelsea fans are calling for Mauricio Pochettino's departure after a humiliating 4-2 defeat against Wolves. As the team languishes in the bottom half of the Premier League table, fans are questioning Pochettino's tactics and decision-making. The pressure is mounting, and all eyes are on Stamford Bridge to see how the club will address the growing discontent.
“Speed Gates: Elevate Your Training and Settle the Fastest Debate”
Elevate your training or simply challenge friends and family to settle the debate on who is the fastest. The Speed Gates are designed to track and record speeds up to 50 yards in distance. The included timer records the most recent 50 times to easily review your progress or how you stack up to the team. Ideal for solo training in the backyard or coaches looking to add some fun to their practices. Perfect for timing your 40-yard dash, working to get from the box to first base faster, beating an opponent to the ball, or anything in between. Whether you are training indoors or outdoors the timer is built to be visible in all conditions. Simply set up a start gate and finish gate using the light indicators on the sensors to ensure they are connected. Never settle for yesterday’s best. Set includes 4 cones, 4 sensors, timer and carry bag for easy transportation to and from the field. Bring the race home or to a field near you.
Arsenal’s £51million Midfielder Set to Replace Struggling Star
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