"Van Dijk is like a fine wine - he just gets better and better with age. And Konate is stepping up even more so by playing alongside Van Dijk. He's developing so well as a centre-back. All round, it was a great team performance."

Arne Slot has explained how Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate complement each other following Liverpool's strong start to the campaign. The Reds recorded a co

The rise of Ibrahima Konate this season has been immensely refreshing to see. The French defender has shown nothing but class when handed the opportunity to impress, and he has not disappointed. The calmness,

Arne Slot will be heading back to the Netherlands to see his family during the international break, and the Liverpool boss' children will be keeping him busy.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to be named France's captain following his impressive displays this campaign. Konate has helped propel Arne Slot's sid