Ibrahima Konate, a center back for Liverpool, had an injury scare in Saturday’s thrilling 2-1 win over Brighton and Hove Albion, but teammates Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz have come to his aid. Fans and teammates were worried when Konate had to leave the field with a makeshift sling supporting his arm.
While the Reds were trying to go back on equal footing in the first half, Konate had an ungainly fall in the penalty area. With Virgil van Dijk and Konate by his side, Liverpool’s defense has been rock solid since Arne Slot’s arrival, and the Reds are now the Premier League’s best defensive unit as a result.
“Thanks for all the messages of support,” Konate said on Instagram on Sunday, assuring everyone that he was doing okay. I am grateful that my injury is not serious. Today I got a scan, and the results showed that there is no break. The next game, I will be prepared. A slew of teammates, including Diaz, Gakpo, and Van Dijk, reacted swiftly with emoticons upon hearing the good news.Slot spoke about the matter after the match, stating, “We don’t know yet. Despite his severe discomfort, he has avoided the hospital—and perhaps it is unnecessary to do so. I am uncertain.
