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Jurgen Klopp Says He Is 'Completely Happy' with Naby Keita Despite Struggles

Jurgen Klopp has said Naby Keita has yet to reach his best form in a Liverpool shirt, but he said he is still "completely happy" with the midfielder.

Keita, 23, joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig back in July, a year after the Reds struck a £52 million deal to sign him.

His early performances under Klopp in 2018-19 were excellent, but his form has dropped recently and he has not played a minute in Liverpool's last three matches, most recently their 2-1 loss to Manchester City.

Per Carl Markham of the Press Association (h/t MailOnline), Klopp acknowledged ahead of Monday's FA Cup meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers that Keita has had his struggles, but he said he still has faith in the Guinean midfielder:

"I spoke to Naby.