Naby Keita has been ruled out of Guinea's final African Cup of Nations group clash against Burundi with injury, news that will likely infuriate Liverpool.
National football site Foot224 revealed that the midfielder has been ruled out with a shin and thigh problem after his appearance against Nigeria.
Keita missed the closing stages of Liverpool's season after picking up an adductor injury during the 4-0 defeat by Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
That saw him miss the final, and there were doubts he would be fit to take part in Egypt at all this summer.
However, the player left the UK to join his national team with the club's blessing - although it is thought the national team has ignored advice from the Premier League club's medical staff.
According to reports, the player has trained every day since joining up with the squad, something the Reds staff advised against, sighting the player's need for rest.
He did not take part in training on Friday.
muaacimrtz
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Guinea must treat him to recovery before he comes back . klopp old them the player is still so k but they insisted so we don't want that no sense he must return when he is fit otherwise let them compasate us . stupid
you aer mad vuche contrin you aer from
muaacimrtz
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guinea coach you are problem clopp told you that his not okay see now stupid
bca his playin for lvpl he can,t playe fro guinee na vow for you gay
Zidpsu
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Naby reminds me of Neymar, he constantly looks for a foul and likes to play rough and that's why he gets injured . His work rate is absolutely disappointing. He walks on the pitch and only shows up few moments. He has the talent, but not the attitude to fulfil it.
Neefehmie99
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Africans are stubborn... the coach said Keita won't be fit for Afcon but he was forced to... imagine him playing just 71mins out of 180
Hokaceio
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that's why we need Fakir bcoz you can't rely on Keita and Ox-Chambalain these gyz are disgusting
he is injury prone too..that's y we bring him.
fascimtz
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Oh no..... 😭💔YNWA
Fizaeopsuz
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Nigeria vs Guinea was a brutal contest. More like a rugby match than a football game. It was indeed survival of the fittest. The referee didn't help matters especially in the second half where he appeared to have left his cards in the dressing room.
Pokabcklmp
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Liverpool need Bruno Fernades instead of all this injury prone player
chicken
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guinea coach you are problem clopp told you that his not okay see now stupid
wuzelmoruz
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this guy is injury prone, l hv had enaf of him being injured
remacil
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common knowledge, he was not fit to play...
Piwbistz
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that's why we need Fakir bcoz you can't rely on Keita and Ox-Chambalain these gyz are disgusting
hibiktu
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puta De Marè
Fikbclnpru
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kloop told you
Matendeabass
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Guinea must treat him to recovery before he comes back . klopp old them the player is still so k but they insisted so we don't want that no sense he must return when he is fit otherwise let them compasate us . stupid
huuekmnrz
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he is firigle and he is not player sell him. and sign Countinho.
hatbdinop
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the Guinean coach is very stupid .he's rushing naby from injury and he knows naby isn't yet fit
poor guy
SalahDewan
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Have said before; LFC is trying to prolong Naby's career while Guinea FA is trying to destroy it. Guinea was reminded that Naby is not fully fit for the tournament. 😥
Bekdkmntz
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Good. Hopefully he doesn’t have to play again and can rest for preseason
go sleep
zoaadkoty
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African Bale!
Kebs
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I don’t know if any of you watched the game, but I did. Although I’m Nigerian-American myself, they kicked him SO many times, I almost started actively rooting against my own country. The Injuries were all contact injuries.
You’re right my brother they kicked him like hell
442patzo
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was he like that from RB Leipzig [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Kidadosz
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the Guinean coach is very stupid .he's rushing naby from injury and he knows naby isn't yet fit
Kennethw
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I'm starting to feel less and less good about Keita. He can be world class but if he doesn't stay fit he can't fulfill his potential. He is being too optimistic, trying to win glory for his team single handedly. If he becomes a world class player himself I think he can do more good for his country than winning the afcon. Naby baby pls.
Messifcblove
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Pricks set him back a few weeks yet again. The boy has suffered enough ffs.
perhaps
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Will he miss pre season ?
Zhuroffe
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Good. Hopefully he doesn’t have to play again and can rest for preseason
Pearler
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Dissapointed but not surprised
Keplerer
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Good news for us, get the hell out of there before he is terminally hurt
Matthewer
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Hopefully Guinea get knocked out and he'll be ready for some of the preseason.
Laryngitis
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Guess he’ll only be 150% ready for that game.
Mieaclnouy
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this guy must work toward this injury issue
LoveRMA
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Honestly naby is too good for his own good when playing for Guinea. He gets fouled so much it's incredible each game he isn't injured
Bensons
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Hope they will lose and Naby will have more time to rest...
inoce
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I don’t know if any of you watched the game, but I did. Although I’m Nigerian-American myself, they kicked him SO many times, I almost started actively rooting against my own country. The Injuries were all contact injuries.
Haydenen
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Oh no who could have seen that coming
hocdlmprtz
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lol what a waste. i already see where the club is if not sign new creative midfield
B113
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he is midfielder bale and neymar