Arne Slot Hints Liverpool Defender Ibrahima Konate May Not Start vs Spurs
Liverpool’s Arne Slot suggests Ibrahima Konate might not play against Spurs, focusing on his recent return from injury
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Liverpool: So, it looks like Ibrahima Konate might not be starting against Tottenham. Arne Slot, the boss, hinted at it after the match against Manchester United.
Konate just came back from a knee injury he picked up last November. He played a full 90 minutes against United, but Slot is being cautious. He thinks it might be too much to throw him into another game so soon.
With Joe Gomez out for a few weeks due to a hamstring issue, it makes sense to take it easy on Konate. Jarell Quansah could step in to partner with Virgil van Dijk in defense.
Slot mentioned that while Konate is fit, playing two games in a week right after an injury is tough. He showed he was ready against United, but the team needs to be smart about his recovery.
Some folks are saying Liverpool should consider bringing in another defender during the January transfer window. With the current injuries, it could be a smart move to avoid any more issues in the backline.
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