Naby Keita revealed he has banished any doubts when playing for Liverpool and explained the difference Jurgen Klopp is making to his career.
Keita has endured a rollercoaster time at Anfield since arriving from RB Leipzig for £52.75million in the summer of 2018.
The Guinea international struggled for consistent form during his debut campaign and has been restricted to just 12 starts this season after suffering hip and groin problems.
Keita admits it took him time to adjust to life at his new club but believes he has improved under the tutelage of Klopp.
"When I arrived I had to try to settle in and be able to integrate with the team," he said. "I respect his choices, so I was there to work every day.
"He is somebody who is able to give you explanations on the field, and that helps a lot and when you play of course you don’t ever doubt yourself. That’s coaching and he sees everything.
"I think I have now improved a lot, apart from my injuries which have kept me out of several matches. He’s somebody who communicates a lot and a coach who explains everything to all his players.”
Keita has also provided further insight into why Liverpool's squad are determined to do their best for Klopp.
"He is a coach that gives you confidence and he is the motivating factor before a match, but you’ve also got to be motivated on the field," he said.
"When you see him on the sideline and you’re on the field, it’s as if he’s playing with you and that gives you a lot of desire to do better.
"He’s always there for his players, he’s almost like a best friend but he’s a coach who can communicate with all his players."
Keita, speaking to the official Liverpool FC magazine, added: "He will always defend his players because for him all the players are the same. There is no difference to him.
"He’s always there to explain things to you, such as if you haven’t played the best in a game, which is hard for coaches to do.
"But that’s a choice he has to make and it helps us fight harder on the training field to push hard so you can be playing at the weekend."
