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Liverpool might be sweating on the severity of the damage Ibrahima Konate suffered simply earlier than the halftime break towards Brighton.
The 25-year-old was named in Arne Slot’s beginning lineup to face Fabian Hurzeler’s Seagulls.
Enjoying in defence alongside captain Virgil Van Dijk, Konate has been tasked with stopping Brighton’s in-form assault.
Nevertheless, unable to forestall Ferdi Kadioglu from opening the sport’s scoring, the Reds have trailed for the reason that 14th minute.
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And Slot’s afternoon obtained worse after Konate went down injured with a number of seconds left to play earlier than the halftime break.
Ibrahima Konate damage ‘main concern’ for Liverpool
Reporting in regards to the French defender’s latest setback, Liverpool-focused journalist James Pearce advised his followers on X Konate obtained remedy from medical employees whereas his teammates went down the Anfield tunnel.
Confirming Konate’s struggles, Pearce added that the defender’s drawback appeared to have stemmed from both his shoulder or elbow.
Konate again on his toes however in actual ache. Appears like he is broken his elbow or shoulder. Main concern for Liverpool
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) November 2, 2024
Failure to proceed will see Konate be a part of Diogo Jota, Alisson, Harvey Elliot and Federico Chiesa on the Liverpool remedy.
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A doubtlessly important blow for Slot, who’s seeking to capitalise on Arsenal’s failure to beat Newcastle United earlier on Saturday.