Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate revealed head coach Arne Slot told his side at the start of the season that they could win the Premier League.

After succeeding Jurgen Klopp one of the first things the Dutchman highlighted to the squad were a few minor areas he felt would make the difference between them finishing third, nine points off the pace, as they did in 2023-24, and winning a record-equalling 20th championship.

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"Just before we started the season he showed us why we didn't win the league the year before, some details, and he said if we change that and improve on that we have a big chance to win the league.

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Konate will soon be entering the final year of his contract and while he was non-committal on his future, saying that was "a conversation with the club", he did admit winning the Premier League was a huge moment in his career.



Especially to win the Premier League - what a trophy," he said.



I just wanted to enjoy the moment on my own.



We are in the best league in the world and we know how hard it is to win the Premier League every season.