Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised the commitment of Ibrahima Konate after the centre-back cut short his compassionate leave to help relieve their defensive issues.The France international's father died last week and he was not due to return until Friday but with Joe Gomez still injured and also no fit recognised right-back, the 26-year-old called to say he would be back sooner than planned and marked his return to the team with the last goal in a 4-1 win over Newcastle.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised the commitment of Ibrahima Konate after the centre-back cut short his compassionate leave to help relieve their defensive issues.The France international's father died last week and he was not due to return until Friday but with Joe Gomez still injured and also no fit recognised right-back, the 26-year-old called to say he would be back sooner than planned and marked his return to the team with the last goal in a 4-1 win over Newcastle.