Keita Aiming To Rediscover Old Form

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New Barcelona signing Seydou Keita in action for the Blaugrana against Sporting in the Champions League.

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Seydou Keita has made a solid but unspectacular start at Barcelona ever since his €14 million summer transfer from Sevilla.

The holding midfielder, who has a penchant for outrageous long-range goals, netted his very first strike for Barcelona last weekend in the 0-2 win at Recreativo Huelva and he believes that the goal could be the catalyst for him to revive his form.

“As a defensive player, it was important for me to score the goal because sometimes, it can be the difference between winning and losing,” he was quoted as saying by Marca.

“For us midfielders, it’s not our objective to score goals but it is still something we like to do because we feel like we have made a contribution,” the 28 year old added.

The Malian international then went on to outline his immediate objective: “My goal is to continue to improve so that I can rediscover the form I showed at Sevilla and I am confident I can achieve that.

“Generally, I am not doing as well at the moment, but considering the circumstances, I would say my valuation is positive.

“I have already adapted well to team and the new playing style. At Barça, you don’t have to go looking for the ball; the ball comes to you,” he offered.

Finally, Keita spoke the relationship with his new coach, Pep Guardiola.

“I speak a lot to the coach. He tells me that he is satisfied with my work but he also lets me know what else I need to do to contribute more to the team and the instructions are always clear,” he assured. 

With Andrés Iniesta and Touré Yayá out injured, Keita looks likely to be featured prominently this weekend for the Blaugrana as they take on Getafe. 

KS Leong