Naby Keita in hospital after complaining of back pain during Liverpool's defeat to Napoli
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Keita, who joined from RB Leipzig for £48m this summer, was taken off on a stretcher after just 19 minutes of the game.
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita was taken to hospital after injuring his back during Liverpool's 1-0 defeat at Napoli on Wednesday
Keita, who joined from RB Leipzig for £48m this summer, was taken off on a stretcher after just 19 minutes of the game.
He received treatment on the pitch in Italy before being substituted.
According to the club, Keita underwent a number of precautionary health checks to assess his actual condition.
No decision has yet been taken on when the 23-year-old will be discharged.
Keita was in 'severe pain' - but he isn't ruled out of Sunday.https://t.co/H94sikYoom
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) October 4, 2018
Keita has made nine appearances for Liverpool this season, including four starts in the Premier League.