Ibrahima Konate confirmed he’s set for a spell on the sidelines forward of Liverpool’s blockbuster conflict towards Manchester Metropolis on Sunday.
Konate was one of many standout performers for the Reds throughout their Champions League victory over Actual Madrid in midweek however appeared to choose up an harm late within the sport.
The Frenchman tangled with Madrid’s younger Brazilian winger Endrick, which left him mendacity inclined on the turf, although he was in a position to full the 90 minutes.
Nevertheless, Konate is predicted to overlook this weekend’s tantalising tie towards Pep Guardiola’s out-of-form Metropolis aspect, with studies suggesting he might miss as much as 11 video games.
“So irritating to choose up this harm proper on the finish of an ideal sport on Wednesday evening,” Konate posted to Instagram.
“Now we begin the restoration course of, however one factor I promise is I’ll come again and be the perfect I could be as soon as once more.
“Thanks for the wonderful help at Anfield. Inshallah, we are going to preserve going, and I’ll help the group each step of the best way.”
Konate’s absence is a big blow for Arne Slot’s aspect, with the Frenchman having shaped an imperious partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk this season.
The Reds have conceded simply 12 objectives from their 19 video games in all competitions to date this time period, with Konate enjoying an enormous position of their new-found defensive resilience.
Solely Van Dijk (40) has gained extra aerial duels within the Premier League for Liverpool this season than Konate (28), whereas the Frenchman has made extra blocks (5) than any of his team-mates.
