Keita and Sturridge linked up impressively during the Reds’ summer fixtures and, while on tour in the United States, the latter labelled the former a ‘good guy’ who has ‘got everything’ as a midfielder.
That appreciation is mutual, with Liverpool’s new No.8 detailing how his positive rapport with the striker extends beyond football.
“I have to say I’ve got a lot of respect for him,” Keita told Liverpoolfc.com at Melwood.
“I’ve spent a lot of time with him in this last month and everybody has been very nice to me and very friendly, of course, but Daniel’s obviously a player with great experience and he’s a very good player as well.