Liverpool: Ibrahima Konate's incredible strength vs Norwich

Liverpool‘s relentless 2022 trophy charge took another step in the right direction as they edged past Norwich in the FA Cup.

Jurgen Klopp rang the changes for the fifth-round clash at Anfield with Jordan Henderson the only man to keep his place from the Carabao Cup final over the weekend.

It was the cup specialist Takumi Minamino who would set the ball rolling, lashing home at the back post after Divock Origi laid it on a plate for him.

The Japanese international would then cap an efficient first-half performance from the Reds with a thunderous half-volley to double their lead going into the break.

Norwich would make it hard work for Liverpool in the second stanza though, especially when Lukas Rupp cracked a low drive past the outstretched hand of Alisson Becker in goal.

The Canaries were not short of chances to equalise in the dying minutes but they just couldn’t quite do enough to send the tie into an extra 30 minutes.

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Following the heady celebrations over the weekend, Klopp gave some of his stars a well-earned rest but will still be very encouraged with what he saw from his fringe players.

As mentioned before, Minamino showed his worth once again while Origi proved he still has what it takes to get the business done with a Liver-bird on his chest.

However, it was defender Ibrahima Konate who best underlined his credentials with a sturdy performance at the heart of the rearguard.

The French starlet proved once more that he is bona-fide future star with a performance beyond his years.

There was one moment in particular that highlighted Konate’s great confidence in his own ability as he used his remarkable strength to his advantage.

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