Kylian Mbappe shows class with message to Ibrahima Konate after emotional goal

Ibrahima Konate received a message from Kylian Mbappe after an emotional game at Anfield on Saturday, in which Konate scored on his return to the team following the death of his father

Kylian Mbappe left a comment for Ibrahima Konate(Image: Guillermo Martinez/NurPhoto)

Kylian Mbappe showed his support to France teammate Ibrahima Konate following the Liverpool center-back's goal against Newcastle.

Konate returned to the Liverpool team on Saturday after missing the previous three games following the death of his father. The center-back marked his return to the team with a goal in the closing stages of the game and was visibly emotional as he prepared for the game to restart.

Konate was surrounded by his teammates after scoring, with goalkeeper Alisson running the length of the field to get involved in the celebrations, while there was also a nice moment in front of the Kop as Konate marked the goal with Liverpool's supporters.

Konate shared an Instagram post after the game, which said: "You will never walk alone Papa," and he received messages of support from teammates both at club and country level.

Real Madrid forward Mbappe left a comment with a love-heart emoji.

Konate spoke to TNT Sports after the 4-1 victory over Newcastle and revealed that it was his decision to return to Merseyside, despite Arne Slot telling him to take as long as he needed.

"For sure I am very happy," Konate said of his goal and the Liverpool win.

"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 situation [injuries] 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."

The win over Newcastle keeps Liverpool well in the hunt for a top-five finish as the club continues to battle to secure qualification for next season's Champions League.

"We have to take game after game," Konate said as Liverpool looks to build momentum.

"For me, we are always the best team on the pitch but we maybe concede too many goals or don't score enough, but today we did very well and we have to take next game after next game."