The midfielder idolised Steven Gerrard while growing up in Guinea – now he has taken on his No8 shirt and has made an immediate impactEwood Park on Thursday night and it is not only updates on Alisson’s world-record move to Anfield that is enthralling thousands of Liverpool fans in the Darwen End stand. The second-half performance of Naby Keïta against Blackburn Rovers suggests that for Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp here is another high-profile transfer worth the wait.Yes, it was a pre-season friendly against Championship opposition and judgment should be reserved. But early impressions count. Within minutes of his introduction the captain of Guinea freed Daniel Sturridge behind the Blackburn defence with a slide-rule, diagonal pass. His composure on the ball, distribution and movement impressed throughout. Related: Alisson: the bold and brave Brazilian with goalkeeping in his genes | Paolo Bandini I am someone who has a real winning mentality. I have a huge desire to win Related: Liverpool’s Fabinho brings pedigree and hopes to lure Kylian Mbappé | Andy Hunter Continue readingreadfullarticle
