Konaté offered to make early Liverpool return after father’s death, Slot reveals
Centre-back scores emotional goal against Newcastle
Slot: ‘Everyone was cheering for Ibou in dressing room’
Arne Slot revealed Ibrahima Konaté was not due to face Newcastle after the recent death of his father. The centre-back was rewarded for responding to Liverpool’s defensive crisis with his first Premier League goal at Anfield.
Konaté returned from compassionate leave after three matches out to cap Liverpool’s convincing 4-1 comeback win against Eddie Howe’s team. The France international was in tears after scoring in front of the Kop and admitted he did not “have words to describe what I feel right now” after the poignant goal. Continue reading...
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