Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool won 4-0 against West Ham United

#3 Naby Keita steals the show with a stellar performance in midfield

Naby Keita impressed on his debut for Liverpool

While Liverpool's front three impressed with some flamboyant attacking football, one man stole the show with his sublime debut performance for Liverpool. That man is none other than Naby Keita. The former RB Leipzig man showed what Liverpool's midfield was missing during the previous season.

Known for his fearless style of play, Naby Keita drove at the heart of West Ham's defence and showcased an intrepid performance. Many a time, Liverpool's midfield has been criticized for being too static, often choosing to play sideways, rather than playing between the lines.

In Keita, Liverpool has got an engine who likes to run at opposition defences, thereby creating a wealth of opportunities for his side.

This was seen when he ran through West Ham's midfield and created space on his left for Andy Robertson during the buildup to Salah's goal in the first half.

Keita recovered possession on countless occasions with his impressive tackling, positioning and used his vast expanse of energy to take up vital positions during Liverpool's transition from defence to attack. His well-forged understanding with Sadio Mane came to the fore as the duo absolutely terrorized the visitors with their attacking prowess.

This performance shows why he is highly rated by Klopp, fans and pundits across the globe. With more time and understanding of the league’s demands, Keita is well equipped to take Liverpool’s already scintillating attack to a whole new level.