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The French defender has been ruled out for several weeks after the injury sustained against Real Madrid
Liverpool’s French defender Ibrahima Konate has expressed his frustration after an injury sustained during the Reds’ 2-0 win over Real Madrid ruled him out of the upcoming clash against Manchester City.
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The Frenchman, who played a pivotal role in the victory, now faces an untimely spell on the sidelines as Liverpool prepares for one of the season’s most important fixtures.
Konate’s injury setback and emotional message
Konate’s injury occurred in the dying moments of the match against Real Madrid, after several fouls by Los Blancos’ forward Endrick, who entered the game as a substitute.
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One of Endrick’s challenges left Konate requiring medical attention, and his absence will be felt deeply in Liverpool’s defensive lineup.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Konate shared his disappointment with fans, writing, "So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night.
“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.”
Defensive challenges for Liverpool against Manchester City
Reports suggest Konate is hopeful the injury is not severe, but early indications point to a recovery period of up to a month.
This comes at a particularly busy time in Liverpool’s schedule, with crucial fixtures looming, including matches against Manchester City, Newcastle, Everton, Girona, and Tottenham all expected in December.
With Konate unavailable, Arne Slot faces a defensive reshuffle ahead of Sunday’s encounter at the Etihad, which could see Joe Gomez partner Virgil van Dijk at centre-back, while young prospect Jarell Quansah could also see more opportunities in the coming weeks.
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Despite the setback, Liverpool fans will take heart from Konate’s determination to return stronger and continue contributing to the team’s campaign.
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