Liverpool: Emotional Konate lost for words after goal

[ad_1] It was a memorable evening for the Liverpool defender.

Ibrahima Konate was left misplaced for phrases after scoring on his return to the Liverpool aspect following the dying of his father because the Reds got here from behind to beat Newcastle United 4-1.

Liverpool moved as much as fifth within the Premier League desk with an finally comfy win, although they have been second-best for a lot of the primary half and fell behind when Anthony Gordon arrowed Newcastle right into a Thirty sixth-minute lead.

But two objectives within the house of as many minutes from Hugo Ekitike turned the sport on its head earlier than half-time.

Florian Wirtz then made it 3-1, however the largest cheer of the evening at Anfield got here when Konate tapped in after Nick Pope had fumbled a late Liverpool nook into his path.

Konate was understandably unable to comprise his feelings as he celebrated his purpose and, chatting with TNT Sports activities after the match, he mirrored on an evening he will certainly bear in mind without end.

“For positive I'm very joyful,” Konate stated.

“I don’t have phrases to explain what I really feel proper now as a result of it was a really troublesome second for me and my household the final two weeks, however that is a part of life. It's exhausting to simply accept that and we don’t have the selection.

“I do know that the crew had some injured gamers, and the supervisor on the decision stated to take my time and I don’t must rush again.

“With this [injury] state of affairs it was vital for me to come back again and assist the crew. I did right this moment with the crew at Anfield, the environment was unbelievable right this moment, and that is what we'd like till the top of the season.”