Goal.com · Sep 19, 2021
Konate learned 'harsh lessons' on Liverpool debut, says Klopp
The German head coach insists that there is "a lot more to come" from the Reds' big-money summer signing
Jurgen Klopp says Ibrahima Konate learned "harsh lessons" on his competitive debut for Liverpool against Crystal Palace.
Konate was made to wait for his first outing for the Reds, having initially been signed from RB Leipzig for £36 million ($54m) back in June.
The 22-year-old sat out Liverpool's opening four Premier League fixtures and a 3-2 Champions League win over AC Milan in midweek, but finally took his bow in a home fixture against Palace on Saturday.
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