Ibrahima Konate scored for Liverpool against Newcastle(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Ibrahima Konate was spotted in tears after netting Liverpool's fourth goal in their 4-1 triumph over Newcastle United. The French defender had lost his father Hamady last week and made his return to the Reds' matchday squad this evening.

Konate was back in Liverpool's starting line-up having been absent for the fixtures against Marseille, Bournemouth and Qarabag. He wrapped up the Reds' victory by pouncing on Nick Pope's fumble.

He was clearly emotional after finding the net, immediately consoled by his team-mates. Speaking after the final whistle, Konate said: "For sure I am very happy and I don't have words to describe what I feel right now because it was a very difficult moment for me and my family in the last two weeks but this is part of life.

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"But I thought I should come back and help the team. Anfield was unbelievable today and that's what we need until the end of the season."

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