As the dust finally settles on Liverpool’s 2021/22 campaign, it feels as though not enough has been made of their tremendous defensive record. They conceded just 26 times in their 38 league matches, which meant this season was their seventh best on a goal-per-game basis from the 107 which the club have spent in the top flight.
Although Liverpool’s first choice goalkeeper and defenders are among the best players in their positions in the world, there were certainly no guarantees that the Reds would perform as well at the back as they did this season. All three senior centre-backs were returning from long-term injury absences while Ibrahima Konate was set to enjoy his first taste of English football.
His campaign may not have been flawless, but the former RB Leipzig man did tremendously well overall. Even leaving aside his defensive efforts, Konate’s goals against Benfica and Manchester City ensured his debut campaign with the Reds will be remembered fondly.
