Ibrahima Konate joked he should’ve been named Man of the Match after netting his first Premier League goal in Liverpool’s win over Wolves.
Arne Slot’s side continued their impressive start to the campaign at the Molineux on Saturday, thanks to a goal from the French defender followed by a Mohamed Salah penalty.
The result sees the Red return to the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City, who could only manage a draw despite taking the lead against Newcastle.
Following a scrappy opening 45 minutes that saw them come close to taking the lead on multiple occasions, Liverpool would get their goal on the brink of the interval.
In first half stoppage time Diogo Jota’s cross found Konate in the box and the defender duly converted, just a week after he scored in their 3-1 Champions League win over AC Milan.
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
Following the game Konate jokingly suggested that he deserved the Man of the Match award
After being the hero for his side Konate would find himself the villain early in the second-half as a clumsy defensive mix-up between himself and Alisson allowed Rayan Ait-Nouri to equalise.
Salah restored the visitors lead from twelve yards shortly after, with midfielder Ryan Gravenberch awarded the Man of the Match award following the full-time whistle.
Asked to hand his team-mate the award, Konate questioned why he hadn’t been given the honour.
‘Who decide who is the Man of the Match?’ He asked on Sky Sports.
‘How is this possible? It’s my brother, I have to give it to him. Milan I score, today I score… I didn’t deserve it?
‘What happened? You have to talk with them I don’t know who decides.’
When informed by a member of the Sky Sports production team who had chosen Gravenberch, Konate said: ‘Gary Neville… thank you, Gary.’
After Konate’s reaction was relayed to Slot during his post-match interview the Dutchman saw the funny side but was quick to point out his centre-back’s mistake could have proven costly.
Arne Slot was quick to point out that his defender’s error almost cost them the three points
‘Konate?’ Slot asked in disbelief. ‘Well then maybe he forgot the moment we conceded a goal.
‘So maybe that was the reason we conceded because he wasn’t there at that moment because to say the least it was avoidable.’
Konate has been an ever-present for Slot since he was brought on at half-time in their season-opening game against Ipswich Town.