Reports suggest that Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, is not fully convinced by Ibrahima Konaté’s performance in pre-season.
Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp for the 2024/25 season, has observed encouraging performances from his team in friendlies against Manchester United and Arsenal.
However, Football Insider reports that Slot has expressed doubts about Konaté’s effectiveness, casting uncertainty over the French defender’s future at Anfield.
Although Konaté, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig for £36 million in 2021, has shown potential, his injury issues and inconsistent performances have raised questions about his dependability. Slot’s reservations, based on a short assessment period during training and matches, indicate that Konaté’s spot in Liverpool’s defense could be