4 things to expect from Liverpool in their Premier League opener vs West Ham United

Liverpool will want to start the season well.
Liverpool will want to start the season well.

#2 Naby Keita settling in well at Anfield

Naby Keita is finally a Liverpool player.
Naby Keita is finally a Liverpool player.

Speaking of Naby Keita, the Guinean has looked extremely bright for Liverpool in pre-season. His all-action style is something that will be adored around Anfield in the many years to come. Keita can do all sorts of things a great midfielder should be able to do, just like his idol Steven Gerrard. He has some enormous expectations behind him as he was presented with the number 8 shirt by Gerrard himself. He has already settled in perfectly in Merseyside.

His style of play suits Liverpool to perfection and the Reds will want to get the most out of him at every attempt. Keita will be the driving force of the midfield and carry attacks forward. It will be his duty to link up with other midfielders and the Reds forwards. He has shown on many occasions that he is an expert in finding the right pass. Keita has shown a great level of understanding with Daniel Sturridge in pre-season, setting him up numerous times.

With the partnership he has formed with Sturridge, one can only wonder what will he be able to do when he has three world-class forwards in front of him. Naby Keita will be directly playing in balls for the likes of Salah, Firmino and Mane, the latter being good friends with the midfielder. It surely is a mouth-watering prospect for Reds fans as Keita, along with Alisson, is set to make his Premier League debut on Sunday. He really should settle in quite nicely at Anfield.

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