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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Hannah Pinnock

'It's crazy' - Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk makes Ibrahima Konate admission after Villarreal win

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says it is 'crazy' for Ibrahima Konate to be so good at such a young age.

The 22-year-old partnered the Dutchman in the heart of the defence as the Reds beat Villarreal 2-0 on Wednesday night. They'll look to book themselves a spot in next month's final when they travel to El Madrigal next week.

Jurgen Klopp has rotated between Konate and Joel Matip this season, the Frenchman only signed for Liverpool last summer in a deal worth £36m and has already made 23 appearances in all competitions. With three goals this month, it's been an impressive start to life at Anfield for Konate.

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