Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar believes Liverpool’s new signing, Naby Keita is a complete player than Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante.
Naby Keita is one of the new signings for Liverpool.
Grobbelaar also believes the only man who can take Steven Gerrard’s iconic number 8 jersey is Keita. Right after his debut in the Premier League 2018/19 debut, a comparison had been drawn between Keita and France World Cup winner Kante.
The former goalkeeper says the 23-year old midfielder is up for the challenge and ready to make a similar impact in the Premier League which he made in Ligue 1. Grobbelaar told Mirror,
“I honestly believe he is the only player who can take that No.8 jersey after Steven Gerrard . I think he’s the perfect player in that position. Stevie G was a brilliant player who will always be remembered as a great servant and ambassador for the club and himself. And Keita is the only person I would have given that shirt to try and emulate what Steven has produced.”
Grobbelaar also talked more deeply about the comparison between Naby Keita and Kante.
“I liken him to Kante, who is a top player. But, with Kante, what you see is what you get. He will hunt you down and win the ball. With Keita, he will hunt you down, get the ball, then either get in the box. And score or he has the same type of passing range Philippe Coutinho had in the final delivery. There’s no question he’s the complete package for me and the perfect person to wear that jersey after Stevie G.”
Liverpool won their opening game comfortably in the Premier League 2018/19 against West Ham. With goals from Mohammad Salah, Sadio Mane and Daniel Sturridge, Klopp’s men trashed West Ham at Anfield.
Naby Keita also played a major role in his side’s victory and was applauded by the Liverpool fans for his outstanding performance.