The summer arrival is delighted to have struck up a "good understanding" with the Reds striker as the pair settle into important roles at Anfield
Jurgen Klopp has earmarked Daniel Sturridge for a bigger role at Liverpool and now Naby Keita has joined the forward's growing legion of supporters.
Sturridge, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Brom, is enjoying a renewed sense of purpose on his return to Anfield.
The 28-year-old featured regularly in pre-season and scored four times to stake a convincing claim for regular opportunities.