Ibrahima Konate News: Expected to return Saturday

Konate (personal) is expected to be back available for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "[I am] hoping and expecting to have Ibou [Konate] but I cannot guarantee this yet, but we are hoping Ibou will be back with us."

Konate missed the last three games following his father's passing, but the staff hopes and expects him to be back available for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United. The Frenchman has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Liverpool and will likely start in the backline if deemed ready for the game. If he has to miss another game and Joe Gomez (undisclosed) remains out as well, Ryan Gravenberch would have to play out of position again and start alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defense.