Houllier urges Liverpool to keep faith with ‘Gerrard-esque’ midfielder

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier says Naby Keita has the potential to become a key part of the Reds’ midfield. Keita moved to Anfield in the summer of 2018. His Liverpool career has followed a similar pattern of inconsistency to date. Small injuries have set the Guinea international back after several bursts of impressive form. Houllier has said he has faith the midfielder will show his true potential. “Keita was playing for a ‘championship’ team in France [Metz],” Houllier told the Liverpool Echo. “They were struggling but he was playing everyone off the park. “Like when I saw Steven Gerrard; he was practically everywhere and his maturity was impressive, even under pressure. I recommended [RB] Salzburg buy him and they followed me. He has a good attitude. Once he fits in the [Liverpool] team, he will stay there.” Keita has made 55 appearances for the Reds so far, scoring six goals and assisting three others. Source: teamtalk