Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has confirmed he will be sidelined following an injury sustained during the Champions League victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday.
The Frenchman played a key role in helping the Reds secure a clean sheet against stars like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, maintaining Liverpool’s position at the top of European football. However, concerns arose when news broke that Konaté and Conor Bradley were being assessed for potential injuries ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Konaté, who has started 11 of Liverpool’s 12 league games this season, revealed via Instagram that he has begun his recovery process after being forced off late in the match following a collision with Real Madrid’s Endrick.
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“So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night,” Konaté wrote. “Now we start the recovery process, but one thing I promise is I will come back and be the best I can be once again.
“Thank you for the amazing support at Anfield. Inshallah, we will keep going, and I will support the team every step of the way.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot now faces a defensive dilemma, with Joe Gomez and young Jarell Quansah among the options to replace Konaté. Gomez filled in for Bradley late in the Madrid game and may be called upon again.
The defensive blow comes amid a growing injury list for Liverpool. Alisson Becker remains out of action, while Federico Chiesa, Diogo Jota, and Kostas Tsimikas are also set to miss Sunday’s clash with reigning champions Manchester City. A victory at Anfield would extend Liverpool’s lead over City at the top of the Premier League table.