Liverpool fans unhappy with 24-year-old star’s absence from XI to face Manchester United
Ibrahima Konate’s absence from Liverpool’s playing XI for the fit towards Manchester United has angered the Reds supporters. Konate will have to wait for his turn on the bench when they face their rivals at Old Trafford after having only made his way back into the beginning lineup in opposition to Sheffield United.
33 appearances and greater than 2,200 minutes performed on the pitch this season, Konate has been an necessary member of Jurgen Klopp’s team. His consistency and regular presence in their defence, especially when paired with Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk have proved invaluable.
However, he has struggled with fitness and has dealt with damage difficulties this season, together with a muscle disease and thigh troubles.
These accidents have stored him out of motion for extended intervals of time, as he particularly missed out on four games earlier in March.Jurgen Klopp has now made the choice to start Konate on the bench towards Manchester United, opting to play teenager Jarell Quansah alongside Virgil van Dijk.Some followers have voiced their displeasure with the defender’s incapacity to start such an necessary game. One fan complained, alluding to Thiago’s injury troubles:
“Konate is the new Thiago.”
