Fans reject Keita - he has a long way to go to be like Thiago

Liverpool fans believe Naby Keita is not the player Jurgen Klopp needs to replace Thiago Alcantara, who was injured in the 2-2 draw against Fulham on Matchday 1 of the Premier League. Despite the criticism, the injury crisis has prompted the German manager to consider his options, and there is even talk of a late signing in the transfer window.

Liverpool drew again in Round 2 of the Premiere League against Crystal Palace, this time in a match at Anfield, which took place tonight. Luis Diaz scored his first goal of the game with a stunning strike from outside the box, while Darwin Nunez was sent off in the 57th minute. Although Keita did not see time, Klopp's options are slim in the face of Liverpool's draws.

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Team summary

Nathaniel Phillips came into the starting 11 for his first Premier League appearance since May 2021, with Joel Matip ruled out with a muscle strain and Joe Gomez on the bench.

Nunez made his competitive debut for the Reds in attack, replacing Roberto Firmino, absent through injury, and Harvey Elliott and James Milner started in midfield.

Line-up Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips (Gomez, 63), Van Dijk, Robertson (Tsimikas, 63), Fabinho, Milner (Henderson, 63), Elliott (Carvalho, 79), Diaz, Salah, Nunez. Substitutes not used: Adrian, Keita, Clark, Bajcetic, Van den Berg.