Liverpool flop Keita is annoying Werder Bremen by avoiding sponsorship events

Naby Keita's limited appearances for new side Werder Bremen since signing over the summer could be part due to his attitude off the pitch, according to reports in Germany.

The former Liverpool star moved back to the Bundesliga after his contract at Anfield expired, after previously featuring for RB Leipzig between 2016 and 2018.

But since joining the 14th-placed German outfit, Keita's spell has been plagued with injuries similar to those that plagued his five-year stint at Anfield.

The 28-year-old was sidelined as early as July just a month after completing his free transfer when he picked up an abductor injury warming up for a pre-season friendly against Oldenburg.

Keita was unavailable until late September, and made his first start at the beginning of October against TSG Hoffenheim - only to pick up a muscle injury which kept him out for the next four times.

The midfielder has since failed to return to the side after recovering, with manager Ole Werner opting to leave Keita on the bench since his return at the start of the month.

But as per German outlet DeichStube, Keita has reportedly not yet gained the trust of the club's hierarchy due to his behaviour and punctuality.

Keita is thought to have turned up late to meetings on a number of occasions, and has also opted out of attending several sponsorship events.

This in turn may have effected Werner's perspective on the player, and his apparent unwillingness to feature Keita despite his apparent return to fitness.

Werner is also thought to have sidelined the player in preparation for his looming departure for next year's AFCON, where the Guinea international is set to link up with his national team.

With an eye on his player's departure, Werner has lately brought on midfielders