Keita, 29, left Liverpool last summer after a five-year stint with the club. He departed on a free transfer following his £52.75 million move from RB Leipzig. Despite featuring just 13 times in his final season with the Reds, Klopp sent a heartfelt tribute to Keita when his departure was confirmed in May 2023. Klopp praised Keita’s contributions and expressed his belief in Keita’s world-class talent, despite his injuries.

Almost a year after leaving Liverpool, Keita is currently experiencing a difficult season with Werder in Germany. After being left out of the side to face Leverkusen, Keita did not board the team bus and instead went home. As a result, Werder has suspended him for the rest of the season. The club expressed disappointment in Keita’s behavior, stating that it cannot be tolerated and that it undermines the team’s unity.

Werder emphasized the need for full focus on the remaining games and a united team. In response to Keita’s suspension, Werder Bremen officials issued a statement explaining the decision and their standards for player conduct. They made it clear that Keita’s actions let his team down and violated the club’s values. As a result, they have suspended him for the remainder of the season, including training and access to the professional dressing room.

Werder stressed the importance of a cohesive team at this stage of the season.