Klopp says Naby Keita’s oustanding debut performance was “expected”

The midfielder was instrumental to the 4-0 win, attacking fearlessly and winning the ball severally.

Klopp has now spoken about the 23-year old’s performance, praising him but also adding that the performance was one he expected.

“Absolutely a good performance, of course,” Klopp said

“After six weeks in I don’t make the difference between a new player and another player because for me, it is of similar importance to Millie [James Milner] and Gini [Georginio Wijnaldum] are ready to make the next step in their development as well.

“So Naby is in because he’s a really good footballer and I’ve said it from the beginning that he’s obviously settled really quick and has a similar style of play in a similar position as he did at Leipzig.

“He can play different positions of course, but I think No 8 is his best in the moment, so that’s all cool.

“He has a lot of help from the players around. Sadio [Mane] works really hard and the same with Gini and Millie and Robbo [Andrew Robertson] in this case, so that’s really good. I’m pleased, absolutely, but actually, that’s what we expected.”