Premier League 2019-20: 5 best performers from Matchday 16

#4 Naby Keita (Liverpool)

AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool FC - Premier League

A player who has been at the receiving end of much criticism since moving to England, Naby Keita hasn't had the best of luck with injuries. However, he marked his return to the Premier League in his first start this season with a brilliant goal and an assist against Bournemouth at Dean Court.

Keita seemed to have fallen down the pecking order for Jurgen Klopp, as his lack of fitness convinced Klopp to prefer James Henderson and Georginio Wijnaldum instead. But now that the December games have commenced, Keita will have opportunities in abundance to prove his worth and get himself to the top of Klopp's preferred midfielders' list.

Keita scored the second goal of the night just seconds before half time. A sweet back-heel from Mohamed Salah was put to good use by Keita as he struck home to make it 2-0 for Liverpool.

In the second half Keita returned the favour, playing an inch-perfect through ball for Salah to pounce on, which secured the three points for Liverpool.

Keita could not have asked for a better start for him this season, and he should look to build on this. Truth be told, he is Liverpool's most talented midfielder offensively, but you certainly need more than just talent to bench the likes of Wijnaldum and Henderson.