Home Football Ibrahima Konate demands explanation for Man of the Match award snub as LFC defender leaves Ryan Gravenberch in stitches – but Arne Slot brutally blames him for Wolves’ goal

Ibrahima Konate demands explanation for Man of the Match award snub as LFC defender leaves Ryan Gravenberch in stitches – but Arne Slot brutally blames him for Wolves’ goal

Football — 09/29/2024

Before his manager corrected him, Ibrahima Konate made an amusing demand to know why he wasn’t named Man of the Match during Liverpool’s victory over Wolves.

Consequently, what happened?Ibrahima Konate netted his first Premier League goal in Liverpool's victory over Wolves

Ibrahima Konate netted his first Premier League goal in Liverpool’s victory over Wolves

But French defender was later at fault as Rayan Ait-Nouri equalised for the hosts at Molineux

But French defender was later at fault as Rayan Ait-Nouri equalised for the hosts at Molineux

Following the game Konate jokingly suggested that he deserved the Man of the Match award  After Liverpool defeated Wolves 2-1, Konate and Gravenberch chatted with the media. The defender had opened the scoring for Liverpool. Rayan Ait-Nouri scored the goal for Wolves, while Mohamed Salah also scored. The defender was perplexed after the game as to why he had not been named Man of the Match, but Arne Slot sternly told him that it was his fault for surrendering.

The coach commented on Sky Sports, “Then maybe he forgot the moment we conceded a goal.” Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League“That was the reason we conceded as he wasn’t there and it was avoidable.”THE LARGER IMAGE
Despite not having everything their way on Saturday, Liverpool managed to win and improve their spirits. They are now one point ahead of Manchester City in second place in the Premier League standings.

Next?
Liverpool’s midweek Champions League matchup against Bologna precedes their Premier League matchup with Crystal Palace.