Liverpool fans happy that Keita will start

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Liverpool: Fans react as Naby Keita set to start against Norwich

By Henry Jackson

Published Aug 13, 2021

A number of Liverpool supporters are excited after James Pearce claimed Naby Keita will start Saturday's Premier League opener at Norwich City.

A number of Liverpool supporters are excited after James Pearce claimed Naby Keita will start Saturday's Premier League opener at Norwich City.

The Reds make the trip to Carrow Road this weekend, looking to make a flying start to their title challenge.

After a tough season last time around, Liverpool look primed to improve, with key players back fit and both Jurgen Klopp and his players well-rested.

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One player who is still waiting to fully ignite in a Liverpool shirt is Keita, who hasn't hit the heights many expected of him when he arrived in 2018, making just 76 appearances.

The 26-year-old has enjoyed an impressive pre-season, however, and with Jordan Henderson and Thiago returning late this summer, The Athletic's James Pearce [via Anfield Edition on Twitter] claims the Guinean will be in the starting lineup to face Norwich.

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