Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Naby Keita's improved fitness is key to his form.
Klopp says he was "never in doubt" about the quality of Keita as he challenged the Liverpool midfield to maintain his fitness. Keita was Liverpool's matchwinner at Newcastle on Saturday.
"Long may that continue!" Klopp said on Keita's fitness. "That is crucial, that is key to everything. If you have the skills of Naby Keita and you are not fit, then no one sees it. If you then come back and you are not in the best possible shape, that is normal, physically.
"The player is never in doubt, not for a second because he is outstanding. So it is good that he is now available.
"Yes he is a very good option. He played a really good game in the league [against Newcastle], so we will see how long we can use him tomorrow, but he is a very good option."
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