Quotes from Naby Keita

Leipzig made me a better player.

Sadio was so important for me when I started at Salzburg, and this is why I say he is my big brother.

I like the colour red; it suits me!

It's been a dream of mine since I was a young boy. Even back then, I had decided that one day I would play in the Champions League.

My long-term aim has always been to play football at the highest level I possibly could for a big club. When that is in your mind, you don't give up; you constantly fight and battle to make that happen.

I am a team player.

I feel really comfortable in Leipzig.

When I used to play against Bayern, Xabi Alonso always used to give me a really hard time. He was so experienced... he made me suffer. The way he'd keep switching play just meant that you could never stop running. He was very intelligent.

Salzburg improved me as a player, and I learnt so much there. I got a really tactical education.

I've been told by many people that a lot of overseas players come into the Premier League, and they take time to integrate, depending on the circumstances.

The Premier League is different to other leagues where I have played, and everybody knows it is very tough, but I will do my best to beat my own personal records - I'm very motivated.

My first mind-set when I am out on the field is to defend well and not concede.

Firstly, I am somebody who plays in a defensive role, and we need to start with that, but then I need to bring the ball forward and help the attack.

When I was young, I told my parents, 'I promise you I'm going to play in the Champions League, and for my first match, I'll invite you to come and watch me play.' Luckily, I was able to do that, and I was very happy. It was a moment of pride.

As a midfielder, when you have sealed things up at the back, my job is to provide the ammunition for the strikers and forwards, to create opportunities for them.

I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.

I've always got a desire to win - I believe I'm a winner.

I like winning the ball back. It's something I love.

I will always be thankful for the education I had at Salzburg. I needed to learn about the tactics of football, how the game worked, and that is what the club gave me, so I was ready for the next level when I got to Leipzig.

When I was young, I didn't know a lot about Liverpool, but when I was coming here, my father told me about the history of the club.

Nothing is easy in football; it's just about the business of working hard.

It's my dream to help Guinea reach the World Cup at least once.

My father is a huge fan! As far back as I can remember, he has been talking about them. Before I even knew what Liverpool was as a kid, he was mad about them.

My only focus is on our games and my performances - they are the most important things.