Liverpool centre-back fears as Arne Slot issues Ibrahima Konate injury update

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate arrives at Stamford Bridge before the Chelsea clash. Photo: Reuters

Liverpool manager Arne Slot looks on from the sidelines at Stamford Bridget. Photo: Reuters

Arne Slot has confirmed that Ibrahima Konate felt something in his “quad” as Liverpool face a potential injury crisis at centre-back following defeat to Chelsea.

The France international limped off early in the second half of the 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, with Ryan Gravenberch dropping into defence from holding midfield.

Slot said that he would have made that change anyway as Liverpool chased an equaliser at Chelsea, but the head coach revealed he was forced to make it earlier than planned.

Konate’s injury will ring a

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