Former England defender Danny Mills believes that next season is key for Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita.

The central midfielder has failed to hold down a regular spot with the Premier League giants.

While the Reds are on course to win the Premier League, the 25-year-old may have hoped to make more of a contribution himself.

"Jurgen Klopp will have the luxury of looking round at his players," Mills told Football Insider.

"Once they have got the six points that they need they can start to drop one or two players in. He won't make wholesale changes but he will look at one or two and give them an opportunity to prove themselves ahead of next season.

"It is a fresh start for a lot of players. Some may relish playing under a little less pressure.

"I think it is make a break for Keita next season. He needs to make a real impact if he is going to stay at Liverpool long-term.

"He has had enough time to settle in now and get used to his surroundings, teammates and the way that Klopp works.

"If he has not grasped that by next season and is not really pushing to be in the first team week in, week out, he might not be the right fit."