“For sure I’m very happy,” Konate told TNT Sports post-match.
“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’s very hard to accept but we didn’t have a choice to do it.
“I saw the team, we had some injured players. The manager said to me I can take my time, I don’t have to rush back. But with this situation I think it was important for me to come back and help the team.
“I think this is what I did today with the team, with Anfield. The atmosphere was unbelievable today.
“This is what we need until the end of the season.”
The comeback victory versus the Magpies followed up the 6-0 win against Qarabag in the Champions League in midweek for Arne Slot’s men.
It also ended their wait for three points in the top flight in 2026.