"I don't have words to describe what I feel right now because it was a very difficult moment for me and my family the last two weeks, but this is part of life. It is hard to accept that and we don't have the choice. I know that the team had some injured players, and the manager on the call said to take my time and I don't have to rush back."
"With this [injury] situation it was important for me to come back and help the team. I did today with the team at Anfield, the atmosphere was incredible today, and this is what we need until the end of the season."
"For sure I am very happy."
Ibrahima Konate returned to the Liverpool side following the death of his father and scored a late goal after Nick Pope fumbled a corner. Liverpool trailed 1-0 when Anthony Gordon put Newcastle ahead in the 36th minute, but Hugo Ekitike scored twice in two minutes to flip the match before half-time. Florian Wirtz added a third to make it 3-1, and Konate's tap-in sealed a 4-1 victory. The win moved Liverpool up to fifth in the Premier League. Konate described strong emotions, noted the manager encouraged a measured return, and praised the Anfield atmosphere.
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