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Naby Keita insists he has 'improved a lot' since working with Jurgen Klopp and describes Liverpool boss as 'like a best friend who can communicate with all his players'

Naby Keita believes he has improved at Liverpool and credits Jurgen Klopp with his growth as a player.

The midfielder is yet to convince all Liverpool fans he is deserving of a regular starting role and his time at the club has been littered with injury setbacks after a slow start.

There have been flashes of occasional brilliance and evidence of why the Reds paid RB Leipzig £52.75million for his services back in 2018.

Jurgen Klopp is 'like a best friend' but also motivates his players, says Naby Keita

Keita told Liverpool magazine, per the Echo: 'When I arrived I had to try to settle in and be able to integrate with the team.