First Name:Matt |
Surname:Konopinski |
Town of Birth:Leeds |
Job Title:Physiotherapist |
Joined:2009 |
Matt joined Liverpool in February 2009 as part of the Physiotherapy Department.
Matt's primary role is First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist - his focus is providing treatment and rehabilitation for medium to long-term injured players.
After graduating from Keele University in 2002, Matt began working in the NHS, though also accepted a part-time job providing physio at the Leeds United Academy.
From there he was offered a full-time position with Barnsley in 2005, where his time was shared between the Academy and first team.
In 2008, he was promoted to work exclusively as first-team physio. However, within a year, the chance to join Liverpool arose.
Matt headed up physiotherapy services for the Reds' U21s before moving to Melwood to work with the senior side in 2012.
Matt has a post-graduate Msc in Rehabilitation and is a qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach.