Overview
- The 26-year-old had missed three matches on compassionate leave before rejoining the squad midweek.
- He returned to training on Wednesday, completed two sessions, and was selected to face Newcastle at Anfield.
- Liverpool’s 4-1 comeback marked their first Premier League win in over a month and lifted them provisionally to fifth.
- Teammates, including goalkeeper Alisson, celebrated his late goal as he wiped away tears before a standing ovation.
- Slot said Konate called early in the week to volunteer an early comeback with Joe Gomez, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni unavailable.