Christopher Nkunku sends message to 22-year-old Liverpool star following last night's victory

By Giuseppe Labellarte

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate played 45 minutes on Thursday night as the Reds beat Arsenal to reach the Carabao Cup final.

The 22-year-old started on the bench but Jurgen Klopp brought him on to replace Joel Matip at half-time.

Matip was struggling in the first half and, according to Klopp, was “not 100 percent right”.

Konate marshalled the defence well in the second half and saw a header crash off the post in the 59th minute.

Although he picked up a booking, he nonetheless did really well, helping the Reds record a clean sheet.

At the other end, Diogo Jota got both of Liverpool’s goals, with Trent Alexander-Arnold assisting him both times.

Konate took to Instagram after the game to celebrate the Liverpool victory:

And one of the responses came former RB Leipzig teammate Christopher Nkunku:

Nkunku’s comment translates to “soon the first goal, it’s heating up”.

Konate is yet to score for Liverpool but came close against Arsenal, rattling the woodwork.

As well as being a compatriot and former teammate of Konate, Nkunku has also been linked with Liverpool.

Reports from Spain – as shared by the Liverpool Echo – have suggested that Klopp has been eyeing the 24-year-old.

Last year, the Echo also claimed Nkunku would be a good fit as a future Mohamed Salah replacement.

If Liverpool were to move for the French forward, Konate could certainly take him under his wing.