Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté faces a interval on the sidelines after sustaining a knee harm through the 2-0 Champions League victory over Actual Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night time.
The Frenchman confirmed the information through social media, having sustained the harm within the last moments of the match when he collided with Madrid substitute Endrick and teammate Virgil van Dijk throughout a footrace.
Though the referee blew the ultimate whistle shortly after, Konaté remained on the bottom, requiring medical consideration earlier than finally limping off the pitch.
In a private replace shared with followers on his instagram, Konaté wrote: “So irritating to select up this harm proper on the finish of a fantastic sport on Wednesday night time. Now we begin the restoration course of, however one factor I promise is I’ll come again and be the most effective I could be as soon as once more. Thanks for the superb help at Anfield. Inshallah, we’ll preserve going, and I’ll help the group each step of the best way.”
Liverpool face the Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis on Sunday and Konaté’s absence marks a major setback for Slot because the Reds put together for a demanding December schedule, which incorporates 9 video games in 29 days.
However Liverpool will hope their depth can compensate in his absence with the likes of Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah probably filling the void left by Konate.
