Ibrahima Konate is on a remarkable run of goalscoring form, having found the net in three successive appearances. There won’t have been many instances of a centre-back having done that in the past, be that for Liverpool or any club.
Many central defenders don’t score three in a season, never mind in three games running. Konate’s goals were hugely important too, as they opened the scoring in both legs of the Champions League quarter-final with Benfica, as well as in the FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City.
Having not played too well in the first half of either league meeting with Pep Guardiola’s side this season, it was imperative that the Reds got off to a good start at Wembley. When he headed in Andy Robertson’s corner delivery in just the ninth minute, Konate ensured that they did. His goal could have wider implications for the Premier League title race too.
