Liverpool colossal reveals Slot’s trust and hyped squad unity

The Reds have conceded 13 of those 25 goals since the beginning of December, showcasing their sudden struggle in defence. Joe Gomez’s untimely injury forced a quick return to the starting lineup for Konate against United in the home draw.

The combination of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor game and Konate’s struggle with match fitness cost Liverpool two goals during the clash. However, the 25-year-old Frenchman has gotten more training and a good rest during the Reds’ Accrington Stanley’s FA Cup victory.

Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Konate thanked Slot for showing faith in him while highlighting the unity in the Liverpool senior squad. He said:

“We know how to play, we really know how to play. I think the manager trusts me because I was injured for six weeks, I trained just one time with the team and I played. I think because we know how to defend together and how to play, I was not lost on the pitch. I just need more rhythm. I think the mentality in our squad is really together and we just have to keep going this season.”

Liverpool need to regain their defensive dominance once again this season to fulfil their season’s ambition. The Reds are still at the top of the Premier League table but the margin of error is small.

Furthermore, they can still reverse Tottenham Hotspur’s 0-1 loss in the Carabao Cup semifinal’s first leg when the two teams clash again at Anfield. However, Liverpool needs that unity that Konate highlighted to overcome these recent vulnerabilities in their defensive phases.

Van Dijk has singlehandedly negated the mistakes of his teammates but the Liverpool captain needs his partner to back him. Konate has a pivotal role to play in the upcoming fixtures as Liverpool faces in-form Nottingham Forest next in the Premier League clash on Tuesday.