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Jurgen Klopp Hails Naby Keita After Coming of Age Performance Against Bournemouth

Jurgen Klopp reserved special praise for Naby Keita after the Liverpool midfielder produced the best performance of his nascent Premier League career on Saturday.

Keita commanded the midfield all afternoon against Bournemouth and played a part in all three goals, including a sublime ball with the outside of his foot to Roberto Firmino in the build-up to Liverpool's third.

This came just five days after he struggled to impose himself in the draw at West Ham, but Klopp was delighted that Keita repaid his faith with a classy display.

"You need a good performance.