The temptation will be to focus on the efforts of the Liverpool forward as they analyze a phenomenal second-half performance in Glasgow.
However, fans would be remiss if they overlooked Ibrahima Konate’s contributions throughout the match as Jurgen Klopp’s men ran out a convincing 7-1.
The French international registered an 80% success rate in his duels (two of three on the ground, six of seven in the air) and four clearances in what was a dominant defensive performance, according to the statistics recorded by SofaScore.
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With Joel Matip set to be sidelined beyond a big encounter with Manchester City on Sunday, our options are admittedly limited as only Joe Gomez or Nathaniel Phillips are available to enter.
Regardless, we’d be inclined to argue that our £36m signing, whom Jose Enrique previously called ‘unbelievable’, has more than earned a starting spot at the weekend.
He will have to prepare for a much bigger challenge at Erling Haaland, with all due respect to Rangers, although we are more confident that the tie will not necessarily end in defeat for the visitors after the show of true spirit and fight in Scotland.
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