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Forgotten ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita set for shock transfer after failed Bundesliga spell | Goal.com US Ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is set to leave Werder Bremen after making only five Bundesliga appearances for the club.
Still banished from team Keita is still banished from the Bremen first team and is eyeing a move away from the club, according to the Anfield Watch, per Yahoo Sports.
Impact Keita has yet to appear for Bremen after being suspended from the club last season after refusing to play in a match against Leverkusen, with that suspension still being upheld. To make matters worse, it appears there is no way back for the midfielder, as he has been deleted from their team website and looks to have no part in the first team any longer. However, he still has been able to keep fit with the club, as he is allowed to use their facilities while still on contract. That said, the club and player are pushing for a move-out, with a move to China seeming the most likely this winter transfer period.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Keita's Werder Bremen suspension is latest low point since his Liverpool move Bremen brought Keita to the club as a free agent last summer but his return to the Bundesliga - where he made his name - has fallen flat
APRIL 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Keita faces 'consequences' after Werder Bremen incident Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita faces “consequences” after walking out on his Werder Bremen team-mates after finding out he would not...
APRIL 14 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Werder Bremen accuses Naby Keita of walking out on the team for Leverkusen game
Werder Bremen said Sunday that midfielder Naby Keita refused to travel with the team to the potential Bundesliga title-clinching game against Bayer Leverkusen because he wasn’t in...APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with illness Keita was held out of training on Tuesday, having picked up an illness ahead of Friday's match against Koln.
Impact Keita is the newest member of Bremen to join the injury report, heading there after picking up an illness. The midfielder will have three days to recover until the club's next contest, most likely putting him at risk of missing the tie against Koln. Luckily for the club, he has only appeared three times all season (starting once), so his absence shouldn't affect the team too much, as he was probably not expected to play either way.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Bremen Keita (AFCON) returned to Bremen ahead of Saturday's clash with Heidenheim, Kicker reports.
Impact Keita is back in Bremen and is finally fit for his domestic club after AFCON. Injuries continue to plague Keita's career, but now that he is fit he could be in for a major role in the starting XI, as soon as Saturday's match. Keita has made just three appearances since joining Werder Bremen on a free transfer.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in team training Keita (thigh) is training with the first team in the lead-up to Sunday's matchup with Wolfsburg.
Impact Considering this is Keita's second stint on the sidelines due to injury this season, the club will likely take a very cautious approach to reintroducing him to the starting XI. Still, the midfielder wasn't signed from Liverpool in the offseason to come off the bench. Once he gets back to full match fitness, Keita should be in contention for a spot on the pitch.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Keita (thigh) was pictured training individually, ahead of Saturday's match against Union Berlin.
Impact Keita is making decent time on his recovery, returning to training on Wednesday. He only trained individually, but it is a good first step for a player who has dealt with the injury bug all year. When the player does return, he should find himself fighting for starting time immediately, but most likely, he will only be an option off the bench to start.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hoping to return before break Keita (thigh) is hoping to return before the November international break, Bild reports.
Impact Keita's goal is to get back on the pitch before the international break. That said Werder Bremen won't want to rush the midfielder back as he has struggled to stay on the pitch in recent seasons. When Keita is fit he should have the talent to be an immediate starter, perhaps ahead of Jens Stage or Senne Lynen.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts individual training Keita (thigh) took part in individual training on Monday, ahead of Friday's match against Dortmund.
Impact Keita could be making his return to the pitch sooner than many originally thought, as he already has started training individually after picking up the knock only a week ago. The midfielder had just earned his first start of the season before going down with the injury and now will have to fight for minutes once again. When he does return, expect him to be an option off the bench for the first few matches until he earns time in the starting XI again.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for spell on sidelines Keita picked up a knock to his thigh, the club confirmed on Monday.
Impact Keita could be set for some time on the sidelines after picking up a minor thigh injury. This is brutal news for the midfielder, as he only returned from a previous injury three matches ago and earned his first start in the game before he went down with this injury. The 28-year-old could make a return to play after the international break in two weeks against Dortmund, but most likely will not be an option. His absence from the squad shouldn't change too much for the team, as he only has played 81 minutes all year.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recovers from illness Keita is fit and in the match day squad to face Darmstadt on Sunday.
Impact Keita is good to go after recovering from an illness in time for Sunday's contest. Keita has played just one minute for Bremen so far this season after dealing with a groin injury since joining the club from Liverpool in the summer.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses training again Keita (illness) was not present in training Friday ahead of Sunday's match against Darmstadt, according to manager Ole Werner.
Impact Keita could sit out Sunday after he was limited to training this week with an illness. He's appeared in just one minute this season, missing the first four games of the season with a groin injury.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trains Wednesday Keita (undisclosed) returned to team training Wednesday ahead of Sunday's clash with Darmstadt.
Impact Keita returned to full team training Wednesday after he was limited to individual training Tuesday. If all goes well, the midfielder should be available for Sunday's match against Darmstadt.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injured again Keita (undisclosed) was training individually on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's match against Darmstadt.
Impact Keita's status for the weekend is slightly in question after only participating in individual training on Tuesday. The midfielder just recovered from a groin injury before making his debut for Bremen and is now already back injured after just one minute of play. He will hope to avoid the injury bug this season and could be an option on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Keita (groin) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Koln.
Impact As expected, Keita will be available off the bench and will finally be able to make his season debut after picking up a groin issue during the preseason. Keita should eventually become a regular starter in midfield if he's able to remain healthy, which has always been a big "if" with him.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to make debut Saturday Keita (groin) is expected to be available as a substitute against Koln on Saturday after manager Ole Werner told reporters, "Naby Keita won't be enough for the starting eleven, he...
Impact Keita joined the club from Liverpool during the offseason but has yet to make his debut for the club due to his long-term groin injury. While the midfielder is expected to come off the bench Saturday, he should be in contention to secure a spot in the starting XI once back to full match fitness.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Keita is not in the match day squad to face Heidenheim on Sunday.
Impact Keita misses out on another match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The midfielder will hope to return in time for his club debut next week against Koln.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Keita (groin) could be an option for Sunday's trip to Heidenheim, according to manager Ole Werner.
Impact Keita is nearing a return from his groin injury and could return as soon as Sunday's trip to Heidenheim. If Keita is unable to make it back in the first team Sunday then he will be expected to return for a Sept. 23 clash with Koln, either way it appears Keita is progressing with his recovery on schedule.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still limited to training Keita (groin) still is limited to training, the club announced Tuesday
Impact Keita is still not 100 percent fit and is being limited to training only. The midfielder is yet to touch the pitch this year as he continues to battle a lingering groin injury. He has now been training for the past week and could be an option for Sunday's match against Heidenheim.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active in team training Keita (groin) took part in team training Tuesday, Werder announced.
Impact Keita made his way back to team training after missing the opening two Bundesliga matches. While a return during a Sept. 2 clash with Mainz is unlikely Keita could return to the pitch after the international break. When fit Keita figures to replace Leandro Bittencourt in central midfield.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Keita (groin) was spotted training individually Monday but remains to be if he'll be an option for Saturday's match against Mainz.
Impact Keita has yet to make his competitive debut for Bremen after suffering a groin injury in preseason, and the following days will be pivotal to determine his availability for Saturday's clash. It wouldn't be surprising if Keita remains out until after the international break in case the team decides to take a cautious approach with his recovery.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Keita (groin) will not be an option for Saturday's clash versus Freiberg, according to manager Ole Werner.
Impact Keita will remain out as he continues to come back from a groin injury, which means his club debut continues to put on hold following his signing from Liverpool.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit out against Bayern Keita (groin) will not be available for selection for Friday's match against Bayern Munich, confirmed manager Ole Werner.
Impact Keita has begun individual training from a groin injury suffered in preseason, but it is not enough to rule him fit for Friday. He will need at the minimum a full day of full training if he wants to be an option for the team again. The midfielder signed with the club in June from Liverpool after a disappointing campaign with the English side.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
