Liverpool has been hit with a major blow ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City, as defender Ibrahima Konate is confirmed to be sidelined due to a knee injury.
The injury occurred during the closing moments of a recent match at Anfield, where Konate was seen receiving treatment after the final whistle and hobbling down the tunnel.
This development comes as a major blow to Liverpool's title race ambitions, especially given their impressive start to the season, which includes a victory over Real Madrid in Europe.
Konate expressed his frustration over the injury on Instagram, stating, "So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night."
Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about his recovery, promising fans, "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."
With Konate unavailable for the upcoming match against City, Liverpool manager Arne Slot will need to adjust his defensive lineup. It is likely that either Jarell Quansah or Joe Gomez will partner with Virgil van Dijk at center-back for the high-stakes encounter at Anfield. As Liverpool prepares to face a City side struggling with form, having gone six matches without a win, the absence of Konate adds an extra layer of challenge to an already intense fixture.
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