Liverpool faced another injury setback as Ibrahima Konate was taken off the field at half-time during their match against Brighton, appearing to have sustained an arm injury. The defender was escorted by two members of the medical team, visibly in discomfort while using his shirt as a makeshift sling.
As the teams left the pitch for the break, Konate received medical attention but struggled to stand before slowly making his way down the Anfield tunnel. He did not return for the second half, with Joe Gomez, who had been seen warming up vigorously during the interval, taking his place.
The injury occurred when Konate slipped and fell awkwardly while attempting to defend during a Liverpool corner, ending his match early. Video footage captured him grimacing in pain and nearly in tears as he was helped to the sidelines, raising significant concerns for head coach Arne Slot.
This injury adds to Slot’s challenges, as key players Alisson, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa are already unavailable until after the international break. Konate’s availability for the upcoming Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday is now in doubt, as he is set to undergo scans to evaluate the extent of his injury.
The specific details of Konate’s injury have not yet been officially revealed. The 25-year-old, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2021, has been a consistent starter this season, missing only one Premier League match.
