Compilation footage shows how dominant Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate were as a defensive wall for Liverpool in win against Inter Milan
- Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate put in a defensive masterclass in 2-0 win
- Frenchman and his Dutch team-mate helped keep Inter Milan at bay
- Compilation video shows how dominant the pair were for first-leg victory
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate formed a dominant defensive wall for Liverpool against Inter Milan on Wednesday night.
The duo thwarted the Italian champions at every turn and had to soak up some real pressure from the opposition at times.
Konate was given the nod ahead of Joel Matip and repaid Jurgen Klopp’s faith in him with one of his best displays since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer.
Virgil van Dijk (left) and Ibrahima Konate (right) were dominant at the back against Inter Milan
A compilation video was posted by a fan on Twitter and showed highlights of every involvement from both centre-backs.
Konate and Van Dijk can be seen winning almost every aerial duel and both men made crucial interceptions to help the Reds keep a clean sheet.
Liverpool scored twice in the second half through Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah to take a 2-0 advantage into the Champions League last-16 second leg.
Van Dijk and his centre-back partner won almost every duel throughout the game
Konate has given Klopp a selection dilemma and it will be interesting to see who he starts against Norwich at Anfield this weekend.
The Reds now have an embarrassment of riches in central defence having moved to bolster their resources after last season’s injury crisis.
Joe Gomez, so integral to the side before his knee injury, has struggled to get a look in and now seems to be the fourth choice for Klopp behind Van Dijk, Matip and Konate.
Konate produced one of his best displays in a Liverpool shirt in the 2-0 victory
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