I have a huge desire to win. That is why I am aggressive in a positive sense on the field. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Sadio was so important for me when I started at Salzburg, and this is why I say he is my big brother. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
I think, as a midfielder, you need to have that aggression as part of your game. — Naby Keita Aggression Copy Share Image
Salzburg improved me as a player, and I learnt so much there. I got a really tactical education. — Naby Keita Education Copy Share Image
My overall favourite player would be Iniesta. For his final ball, obviously, his skill, and his ability. — Naby Keita Ability Copy Share Image
When I was a child, that really was in my mind, to play for a great club like Liverpool. — Naby Keita Children Copy Share Image
As a midfielder, when you have sealed things up at the back, my job is to provide the ammunition for the strikers… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Eight is a number I always liked. It's also the number my dad wore when he played football, so it's special to… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Firstly, I am somebody who plays in a defensive role, and we need to start with that, but then I need to… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
The Premier League is different to other leagues where I have played, and everybody knows it is very tough, but I will… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Jurgen Klopp is actually more active on the sidelines than some of his colleagues. For us players, this is very motivating. He… — Naby Keita Colleagues Copy Share Image
I will always be thankful for the education I had at Salzburg. I needed to learn about the tactics of football, how… — Naby Keita Education Copy Share Image
I'm the kind of person who thinks that if I score eight goals in one season, my objective must be to score… — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
I've been told by many people that a lot of overseas players come into the Premier League, and they take time to… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
When I was young, I told my parents, 'I promise you I'm going to play in the Champions League, and for my… — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
When I used to play against Bayern, Xabi Alonso always used to give me a really hard time. He was so experienced...… — Naby Keita Football Copy Share Image
I wanted to be Deco, Titi Camara, or Pascal Feindouno when I was young, and now there are kids with my name… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Firstly, before every game, I always speak with my mum. She really encourages me a lot. Then, once I'm out on the… — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
My first mind-set when I am out on the field is to defend well and not concede. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image
Nothing is easy in football; it's just about the business of working hard. — Naby Keita Business Copy Share Image
My only focus is on our games and my performances - they are the most important things. — Naby Keita Focus Copy Share Image
My dad loved Deco as a player. He started calling me Deco as a nickname around the house. — Naby Keita Copy Share Image