Yeah, they like him.
After waiting months for Naby Keïta to arrive after his signing from RB Leipzig was confirmed back in January, Liverpool fans finally got their first taste of watching their new number 8 in a competitive match this afternoon.
The all-action midfielder was heavily involved in play from the first minute, and played a key pass in the build up to Mohamed Salah’s opening goal in the 19th minute.
The reaction was nothing short of extraordinary, as fans watching at home took to Twitter to gush over their new signing. And with reason.
One Twitter user, AnfieldRd96, didn’t hold back, saying “I’m in love with Naby Keïta”. It has not yet been confirmed whether the sentiment is reciprocated.
Other fans compared the midfielder to Luka Modrić, one called him a ‘footballing angel’, and another claimed that he was already the best player in the Premier League.
Some of these comments will have been made tongue-in-cheek, but the excitement surrounding their new signing is real, and justifiably so.
I’m in love with Naby Keita.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) August 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/AnfieldRd96/status/1028621481687826432
Don’t mean to overreact but Naby Keita is basically Modric. pic.twitter.com/CIbPa47JWh
— 🇱🇹 Paulius 🇺🇦 (@Kolology) August 12, 2018
This league isn't ready for Naby Keita
— JM (@JMftbl) August 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/Sennesation/status/1028623829189492736
Look at the weight & angle on that pass from Naby Keita. The bloke is a footballing angel.
— Ahead of the Curve (@mediocentr0) August 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/Kloppholic/status/1028625001027653641
Naby Keita is brilliant.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) August 12, 2018
Fucking love Naby Keita already
— GCIIMessi (PixelPrintDesign) (@GCIIMessi) August 12, 2018
“It all starts with Naby Keïta” – get used to hearing that
— Ryan Baldi (@RyanBaldi_) August 12, 2018
