Ibrahima Konate makes Liverpool gesture as Cody Gakpo arrival prompts meltdown

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCMoments you may not have spotted during Liverpool's Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday afternoonLiverpool continued to claw their way back up the Premier League table with a hard-earned 2-1 home win over rock-bottom Wolves on Saturday afternoon. Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz scored a quickfire double before half-time for Arne Slot's side only for Santiago Bueno to ensure a nervy second half by pulling one back shortly after the interval.The result means the Reds have now taken 14 points from the last 18 and are now back in the top four and the Champions League qualification berths as the season approaches the halfway point in midweek.But there was plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes at Anfield...READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk reveals Liverpool talks as latest concern grows - 'It hurts'READ MORE: National media react to 'maddening' Liverpool win over Wolves - 'Familiar frailty'Cheerleader KonateMatters became a little tense during the second half for Liverpool.

And that was reflected in the stands, who were somewhat subdued as the home team started to fumble their way towards victory.So when Liverpool scrambled one Wolves attack away from danger, Ibrahima Konate turned to the Main Stand and whirled his arms feverishly in an effort to rouse the crowd and generate more backing.Milos Kerkez, meanwhile, got the fans going in his own unique manner by attempting a succession of headed clearances while on the floor. It's almost like Darwin Nunez never left.Tough ask for RedsLiverpool's win may not have seemed particularly impressive at first glance.

But the initial teamsheet handed out to the press in the media room before the game suggested otherwise.Not least because it was briefly claimed the Reds would have to overcome "Brighton & Wolverhampton Wanderers" before the error was spotted and swiftly rectified.And during the match, the arrival of Cody Gakpo from the bench momentarily caused the scoreboards inside Anfield to malfunction. Some people have clearly been enjoying the festive period a bit too much.Jota rememberedSaturday was always going to be an emotional occasion given it was the first meeting between Liverpool and Wolves since the tragic death in the summer of Diogo Jota, who represented both clubs with distinction.And there was a nice moment before the game when Virgil van Dijk had a little bit of a kickaround with the Liverpool mascots and Jota's sons Dinis and Duarte in front of the Kop.Then during the match, Wolves fans broke into a chant saluting Jota in the 18th minute - the shirt number he wore for the Molineux outfit - which prompted applause from the Liverpool fans that was reciprocated when the Reds support sounded their own salute two minutes later.