Despite Liverpool’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park, supporters are urging one senior player to depart before the transfer window closes.
Teen sensation Rio Ngumoha, just days shy of his 17th birthday, sealed the win with a spectacular late strike, capping off a dramatic night for Arne Slot’s side. ..Continue Reading
Earlier, Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike had put Liverpool ahead, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season after two matches.
Newcastle, reduced to ten men following Anthony Gordon’s first-half dismissal, showed remarkable resilience.
Bruno Guimaraes pulled one back in the 58th minute, and substitute William Osula leveled the score with just two minutes remaining—his second-ever Premier League goal.
But Ngumoha’s last-gasp winner snatched the headlines in a match that will be remembered as one of the most electrifying in recent top-flight history.
Despite being a man down, Eddie Howe’s side dominated large stretches of the game, only to be undone in the dying moments.
While Liverpool celebrated the result, fans were vocal in their criticism of Ibrahima Konate.
The French defender, now in the final year of his contract, endured another shaky performance following a poor showing against Bournemouth on opening day.
He was physically outmatched by Dan Burn in the lead-up to Newcastle’s equaliser and nearly gifted the hosts a goal with a first-half error.
With Real Madrid reportedly interested and Liverpool eyeing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi as a potential replacement, many Reds supporters believe it’s time for Konate to move on—possibly joining Trent Alexander-Arnold in Madrid.
One wrote at half-time: “Konate is mentally in Madrid. Dire for much of the half. Get Guehi in asap.”
Another said: “Guehi replaces Konate very easily, by the way. Not sure what’s happening with him? Pay that extra £5m tonight.”
And a third added: “Konate seems like he’s completely clocked out. Sign Guehi this week to start and make him a backup.”
