Why is Naby Keita not playing?

Keita's international career -- like his club career at Anfield -- has been punctuated by injury problems, with the 26-year-old making just one start at the last AFCON in 2019 after being rushed back to contention prematurely following a thigh problem.

Why isn t Naby Keita playing in Guinea?

A goal in the 71st minute from Bologna's Musa Barrow was enough to secure Gambia's path into the quarter finals. Keita was not available for Guinea after picking up two yellow cards in the group stages and will now return to Liverpool. Guinea had finished runners up to Sadio Mane's Senegal in Group B on four points.

Is Naby Keita injured?

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita withdraws from Guinea squad due to knee injury. L iverpool midfielder Naby Keita has withdrawn from international duty due to injury. The 27-year-old was called up to the Guinea squad for forthcoming matches against South Africa and Zambia.

Why Naby Keita did not play against Gambia?

Keïta picked up two yellow cards in the group stages, which meant he was ineligible to play in this match. Gambian attacker Musa Barrow scored the match's only goal in the 71st minute. Then in the 87th minute, Yusupha Njie was shown a second yellow card in the match.

Why is Naby Keita suspended?

AFCONNaby Keita's Guinea exit at last-16 stage

Keita, who made three appearances and scored once during the tournament, was suspended for Monday's match after picking up a pair of bookings in the group stage.

Is Keita going to Afcon?

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been named in the Africa Cup of Nations Best XI of the Group Stage. Keita completed all three of Guinea's fixtures during the tournament's opening phase as they progressed to the last 16 as Group B runners-up, and scored a screamer past Zimbabwe.

Does Naby Keita still play for Liverpool?

Naby Laye Keïta (born 10 February 1995) is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and the Guinea national team.

Is Harvey Elliott injured?

Harvey Elliott returns to Liverpool squad after 147 days out with ankle injury. Harvey Elliott has returned to Liverpool's squad for Sunday afternoon's FA Cup tie against Cardiff City after 147 days out. However, Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain miss out having tested positive for COVID-19.

How did Naby Keita get injured?

It had looked like the player's injury issues were a thing of the past as he started to find form scoring three outstanding goals this season. However injury struck again during the first half of the Brighton match when he pulled up with a hamstring problem.

Is Trent Alexander injured?

A surprising report has emerged regarding the fitness of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold who has been nursing a hamstring injury. Jurgen Klopp announced that the 23 year old would be out for 'weeks' after injuring his hamstring.

Did Naby Keita play for Barcelona?

Seydou Keïta (anglicised to Keita; born 16 January 1980) is a Malian former footballer. A versatile midfielder, he operated as both a central or defensive midfielder. He most notably played for Lens (five seasons) and Barcelona (four), winning 14 titles with the latter club after signing in 2008.

Which Liverpool players are going to AFCON?

Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita will all leave the Reds for Egypt, Senegal and Guinea respectively. Meanwhile, Gunners stars Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Thomas Partey will join up with the Gabon, Ivory Coast and Ghana squads.

Where can I watch Afcon?

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In the USA, beIN Sports has the rights to all the games. Sling provides streaming access to beIN for $35 a month and new users a get a free 3-day trial. The channel is also covered by FuboTV in the States which has a free trial too.

Is Arnold injured?

Trent Alexander-Arnold Injury Blow For Liverpool With Manchester City Clash Around The Corner, Player Out For 'Weeks' Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has broken the news that right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has picked up a hamstring injury and will be out for 'weeks'.

How many games has Keita missed Liverpool?

In four years at Salzburg and RB Leipzig, with a combined 152 games, Keita only missed 12 games in that time. However after three years at Liverpool with 86 games played, the Guinea international has missed 54 games for The Reds, clearly a number that needs to be considered when discussing new contracts.

Is Curtis Jones injured?

There was more positive injury news for Liverpool on Tuesday as midfielder Curtis Jones was pictured having returned to training. The 20 year old has been missing since picking up a freak eye injury in training at the start of November prior to the Champions League clash against Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid.

Why is Harvey Elliott not playing?

The 18 year old picked up a horrific injury when he dislocated his ankle against Leeds United at Elland Road in September but worked hard to make his return ahead of schedule in February.