Arne Slot reveals brutal reason for Quansah sub as Liverpool boss hails Konate ‘control’

Arne Slot has confirmed his decision to take Jarell Quansah off at half-time for Ibrahima Konate in Liverpool s 2-0 win over Ipswich was tactical.

Goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah goals after the break and they produced a fluent display in the second half after a pretty flat opening 45 minutes.

Quansah cut a frustrated figure on the bench having been taken off by the Dutchman, who confirmed the young Englishman wasn t injured and was subbed as the manager sought control that was provided by Konate having seen his side lose too many duels while Quansah partnered Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.

The first taste [of Premier League football] in the first half was maybe as expected because they were all on top of us, very aggressive. Second half was a joy to …