JAKARTA - Liverpool are working hard to bring midfielder Naby Keita back to Anfield following a military coup in his homeland of Guinea.
The 26-year-old was supposed to play for Guinea in a World Cup qualifier against Morocco in Conakry, but the match was called off after a mob of soldiers toppled President Alpha Conde and dissolved his government on Sunday.
"We are in constant contact with Naby and are in constant communication through his national team management," Liverpool said.
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"We are satisfied that he is found to be safe and well protected. The situation is clearly smooth and we will continue to be in dialogue with the relevant authorities as we strive to bring Naby to Liverpool in a timely and safe manner."
Even if all of Guinea's borders are closed, the Moroccan team will be allowed to return home on Sunday night.
Keita started in Liverpool's first two games of the season and was an absent substitute in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Liverpool next face Leeds United on 12 September after the international break.
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