Why Naby Keita came off for Liverpool against Brighton revealed and how long will he be injured for?

The midfielder was a surprise starter after being stretchered off at Old Trafford and broke down.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Oct 2021, 15:45 BST
Updated 30th Oct 2021, 18:40 BST
Naby Keita receives treatment before having to come off injured in Liverpool’s clash against Brighton. Picture:PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesNaby Keita receives treatment before having to come off injured in Liverpool’s clash against Brighton. Picture:PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Naby Keita receives treatment before having to come off injured in Liverpool’s clash against Brighton. Picture:PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Naby Keita was forced off early for a second successive game during Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Brighton.

The midfielder limped out during the first half of the Anfield clash.

What happened?

Keita was a surprise starter against the Seagulls.

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He was stretchered off in the Reds’ 5-0 thrashing of Manchester United last Sunday when he was on the receiving end of a rash Paul Pogba tackle. The Frenchman was sent off for the challenge.

Keita overcame bruising to the shin to feature and helped Liverpool race into the lead through a fourth-minute strike from Jordan Henderson.

However, Keita was subbed off on 19 minutes after breaking down, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain coming on in his place.

How long will he be injured for?

Keita was able to walk off the pitch unassisted but looked in some discomfort.

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Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the Guinea international suffered a hamstring injury, rather than a recurrence of his setback he sustained against United.

The Liverpool boss is unsure how long Keita might be absent for.

Klopp said: “He showed me and told me it’s a hamstring issue but I cannot say more.”

A hamstring injury means Keita will highly likely be absent for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.

Related topics:BrightonPremier LeagueJurgen KloppManchester United

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