BSP-21 Reds midfielder Keita in hospital with back problem

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Reds midfielder Keita in hospital with back problem

LONDON, Oct 4, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Guinea midfielder Naby Keita is in
hospital in Naples after complaining of back pain when he came off early in
Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Napoli on Wednesday, his club said.

The 23-year-old — who Liverpool paid German side RB Leipzig o52million
($67million) for last year — underwent tests after being taken off inside
the opening 20 minutes of the match — which Liverpool lost 1-0.

“Liverpool Football Club can confirm Naby Keita was taken to hospital in
Naples on Wednesday evening during the first half of the Champions League
fixture with SSC Napoli,” read a club statement.

“The midfielder started the game at the Stadio San Paolo, but was
substituted inside the opening 20 minutes and replaced by Jordan Henderson
after alerting the team’s medical staff to back pain.

“Keita was transferred to a local hospital with the club doctor, where —
with the midfielder’s agreement — he underwent a number of precautionary
health checks to assess his condition.

“No decision has yet been taken on when the 23-year-old will be
discharged.”

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1456 hrs