The Liverpool manager was full of praise for the Liverpool star after the team’s shocking victory over Wolves in the Premier League. “If it weren’t for him, we would have lost against Wolves yesterday,” the manager said.

The match, which saw Liverpool rise to the top of the Premier League, was marked by Konate’s solid performance, including an important goal.

Liverpool’s victory came after a closely contested match against Wolves, who currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table. Konate opened the scoring for his team with a well-timed header in the first half. However, Wolves managed to equalize through Rayan Ait-Nouri, putting pressure on Liverpool. Eventually, Mohamed Salah restored Liverpool’s lead by converting a penalty, securing the win and valuable points for the Reds.

During Sky Sports’ broadcast of the game, Neville, the former Manchester United defender and now a football pundit, awarded the Player of the Match to Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutch midfielder had put in another impressive performance, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s control of the game in the middle of the pitch. His efforts were recognized, though some felt Konate also deserved the honor for his contributions.

Following the match, both Konate and Gravenberch were interviewed by Sky Sports. During the interview, Konate was asked to present the Player of the Match award to his teammate, which prompted a light-hearted response from the French defender. Konate jokingly questioned the decision, asking who was responsible for selecting the recipient. With a playful tone, he remarked, “Sky Sports, who decides the man of the match? How is this possible?”

Although clearly amused, Konate continued to express his disbelief. Referring to his goal, he humorously suggested that he should have been considered for the award. “OK, it’s my brother, I have to give it to him. Milan, I score. Today, I score… I didn’t deserve it?” Konate quipped, alluding to his earlier goal-scoring contributions in the Champions League. He playfully emphasized his contribution to the match and teased that he felt deserving of the recognition.

When he was informed that the decision to award Gravenberch the Player of the Match was made by Gary Neville, Konate couldn’t resist a cheeky response. Pulling a face, he sarcastically said, “Thank you, Gary,” prompting laughter from Gravenberch and those around. The interview ended on a lighthearted note, with Gravenberch enjoying the friendly banter between his teammate and Neville, while Konate accepted the decision in good spirits despite his playful protest.