Liverpool wanted to be at our greatest at each ends of the pitch in opposition to Arsenal in an effort to safe some extent and one man may definitely go away London together with his head held excessive.
After recording seven clearances and 74 touches (by way of SofaScore), it was no shock to see Ibou Konate awarded the Participant of the Match by our supporters after what was an excellent show.
The Frenchman has been in high quality type of late and that’s what noticed him rewarded with the captain’s armband for his nationwide staff over the past worldwide break.
Our No.5 had an air of Vigil van Dijk about his efficiency on the Emirates Stadium, the place he appeared to mentally win battles in opposition to Mikel Arteta’s aspect earlier than then even needing to point out off his tempo and power.
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Ibou Konate was at his easiest in opposition to Arsenal
We’re all used to seeing the playful aspect of the 25-year-old, like when he publicly referred to as out RB Liepzig for his or her remedy of Domoink Szoboszlai after our Champions League conflict final week.
Nevertheless, because the season progresses underneath Arne Slot, we’re seeing more and more mature performances from a central defender who has been a colossus on the coronary heart of our defence this marketing campaign.
This type has been very a lot joined by health which is one thing that the defender has not at all times been in a position to say and we’re greater than grateful that that is within the case.
Lengthy could this final for a person who’s rising in significance with every sport he performs for the Reds.
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Arne Slot’s Liverpool reign is about to be turbocharged as Reds enter rollercoaster fixture sequence
