Jurgen Klopp provides a positive update on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, stating that the injury is not severe, and there is a “good chance” he could feature in the upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.
Konate, who missed the Premier League clash against Manchester City, suffered a hamstring issue during Liverpool’s 5-1 Europa League victory over Sparta Prague. However, Klopp revealed that the 24-year-old is likely to make a return for the FA Cup fixture at Old Trafford.
When asked about the severity of the injury, Klopp assured reporters, “No, no. Ibou has a chance for United. A good chance. We need the players back. All the stories we created with the kids and stuff are wonderful, wonderful, I couldn’t be happier about that, but of course, we fight for the biggest prize in football.”
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Liverpool is set to face Sparta in the second leg of their last-16 tie on Thursday. With a convincing lead from the first leg, Klopp may consider resting several players. Additionally, there are hopes for the return of injured players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Stefan Bajcetic after the March international break. However, Diogo Jota and Alisson are expected to return in April, while Joel Matip’s season has concluded.