Phil Thompson insists the signing of midfielder Naby Keita will help Liverpool close the gap on Premier League champions-elect Manchester City next season.
Despite beating City three times over the course of the season – once in the league and twice in Europe – Liverpool remain 17 points adrift of Pep Guardiolas side.
Jurgen Klopps squad will be bolstered by the addition of Keita at the end of the season – the Guinean star has agreed to sign from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £48million.
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And Thompson has welcomed Keitas arrival at Anfield, backing the 23-year-old to become a real sensation in the Premier League.
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Theyve already strengthened with the signing of [Naby] Keita from Leipzig – I think he is absolutely terrific, Thompson told Sky Sports.
I was watching him again just last week in the Europa League and my goodness, this guy will probably give us what weve lacked.
In that three behind the front three – he gives you goals, he gives you assists, he gives you energy and hes a nasty little character.
There is only James Milner who will really put his foot in and I think this guy could be a real sensation in the Premier League.
Despite Liverpool enjoying another promising campaign under Klopp, Thompson believes the team would be improved by the addition of another forward.
Injury-prone Danny Ings and inexperienced Dominic Solanke have provided cover for first-choice striker Roberto Firmino this term.
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A bit of experience in the striker department would help out, Thompson added. Weve got Ings there who has not played a great number of games and Solanke.
Two really good players, but we need a really experienced one at the top level. If it was me, I would still be looking at another central defender.
Having progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, Liverpool return to domestic action this weekend with a home clash against Bournemouth.
MORE: Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah feels at home at Liverpool despite Real Madrid interest
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Phil Thompson insists the signing of midfielder Naby Keita will help Liverpool close the gap on Premier League champions-elect Manchester City next season.
Despite beating City three times over the course of the season – once in the league and twice in Europe – Liverpool remain 17 points adrift of Pep Guardiolas side.
Jurgen Klopps squad will be bolstered by the addition of Keita at the end of the season – the Guinean star has agreed to sign from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £48million.
More: Football
And Thompson has welcomed Keitas arrival at Anfield, backing the 23-year-old to become a real sensation in the Premier League.
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Theyve already strengthened with the signing of [Naby] Keita from Leipzig – I think he is absolutely terrific, Thompson told Sky Sports.
I was watching him again just last week in the Europa League and my goodness, this guy will probably give us what weve lacked.
In that three behind the front three – he gives you goals, he gives you assists, he gives you energy and hes a nasty little character.
There is only James Milner who will really put his foot in and I think this guy could be a real sensation in the Premier League.
Despite Liverpool enjoying another promising campaign under Klopp, Thompson believes the team would be improved by the addition of another forward.
Injury-prone Danny Ings and inexperienced Dominic Solanke have provided cover for first-choice striker Roberto Firmino this term.
More: Football
A bit of experience in the striker department would help out, Thompson added. Weve got Ings there who has not played a great number of games and Solanke.
Two really good players, but we need a really experienced one at the top level. If it was me, I would still be looking at another central defender.
Having progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, Liverpool return to domestic action this weekend with a home clash against Bournemouth.
MORE: Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah feels at home at Liverpool despite Real Madrid interest
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