compassionate leave
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His father died in France in January, but the centre-back offered to return early from a period of compassionate leave given Liverpool's defensive injuries.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
In his first game after compassionate leave, there was a poignant moment at Anfield when the defender was in tears while celebrating a goal against Newcastle in the 4-1 win.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Instead it was Konate who rounded off the scoring in his first match since returning from compassionate leave after the death of his father.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are out injured, while Ibrahima Konate is absent on compassionate leave following the death of his father.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
He led Vale onto the Wembley pitch in what was his 11th game since returning from six weeks of compassionate leave following a family tragedy.
From BBC • May 28, 2022
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