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The boss on 'brilliant' Naby Keita and squad strength situation

The midfielder made his first start since Boxing Day in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Norwich City and impressed as the Reds extended their lead of the Premier League to 25 points.

Competition for places in Klopp’s XI has increased due to the return of several players from injury in recent weeks, with a near-full bill of health for his squad.

Discussing Keita and the added depth currently at his disposal, as a 21-man group set off to face Atletico Madrid, the boss told Liverpoolfc.com: “Naby is a brilliant player.