Ibrahima Konate
26-Year-Old
Liverpool
Premier
GTD
Injury Personal
Est. Return 1/31/2026
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."
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Still absent
Konate (personal) is out for Wednesday's match against Qarabag, according to manager Arne Slot. "Of course, I spoke to him and if you know why he is not here, of course, we both know that he is having a hard time. I'm hoping and expecting him back soon, but also not for tomorrow evening's game."
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Not in team sheet
Konate (personal) is out for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.
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Unlikely against Bournemouth
Konate (personal) announced the death of his father on Thursday and the tribute that will be paid to him on Friday at noon in France, which makes the defender's availability unlikely for Saturday's match Bournemouth, coach Arne Slot confirmed in the press conference, according to the Liverpool Echo. "I've spoken to him a few times and these are private matters and they should stay that way. It's very obvious when something like that happens the player needs time to be there for his family and for himself."
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Misses squad list
Konate (personal) is not in the squad list for Wednesday's match against Marseille. "Ibou didn't travel with us because of family matters and I would leave it with that. I will speak to him tomorrow again."
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Not in team training
Konate (personal) wasn't spotted training with the team on Tuesday since he is currently in France due to family reasons, according to James Pearce from The Athletic.
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PSG showing interest
PSG are interested in making a move to sign Konate, according to Caught Offside.
ANALYSIS
Konate hasn't had a good season with the Reds in 2025/26, and it wouldn't be surprising if he left the club in January, as he's not expected to extend his contract. PSG could use another defender to add depth to their backline, and Konate would be open to returning to France, as a change of scenery might do wonders for him. Real Madrid are also expected to make a move for the Frenchman.
Konate hasn't had a good season with the Reds in 2025/26, and it wouldn't be surprising if he left the club in January, as he's not expected to extend his contract. PSG could use another defender to add depth to their backline, and Konate would be open to returning to France, as a change of scenery might do wonders for him. Real Madrid are also expected to make a move for the Frenchman.