Liverpool Boss Arne Slot Confirms Double Injury Blow to Defensive Line
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that both Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley will be sidelined after sustaining injuries during the Reds’ Champions League victory over Real Madrid.
Konaté, a key figure in Liverpool’s clean sheet against Madrid’s formidable attack, had already announced his injury via Instagram last week, expressing his frustration. The center-back missed Liverpool’s Premier League triumph over Manchester City, having been an ever-present in the league prior to his injury.
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Bradley also picked up a hamstring issue during the European clash, leaving the pitch clutching his leg.
“They will both be out for a few weeks,” Slot confirmed after Sunday’s win against City. “It’s hard to give an exact timeline. Sometimes the recovery process takes longer or shorter than expected. They will not be available this week, and I don’t think Kostas [Tsimikas] will be ready either.”
Slot stressed the importance of managing player fitness during this congested period, noting why Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted after 70 minutes.
“Trent played very well—solid in defense and a threat in attack. He created the play leading to Mo [Salah]’s goal. But with games against Newcastle on Wednesday and the Merseyside derby on Saturday, we need to protect our players. With just five defenders available, it’s crucial to manage their workload.”
Slot praised the replacements, Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah, for stepping up, especially with Quansah performing in an unfamiliar role.