Unwelcome news has come for Liverpool. Among the players scattered across national teams, Ibrahima Konaté—who was with France—will not participate in the upcoming match in Reykjavik scheduled for Monday local time.
This is due to an injury, which is a serious blow for Liverpool, especially given the question of how to fill the center-back position. According to announcements from the French national team, which have also been officially confirmed by LFC, the injured area is on his right thigh. Medically, it is said to be a damage to his right quadriceps.
Where did the injury occur? Based on France’s statement, it took place during his most recent match for Liverpool. If that is the case, one might wonder: why was he allowed to join the national team? Perhaps he and the staff believed he would be fit enough.
Konaté has returned to Liverpool ahead of the match to undergo thorough examinations and receive necessary treatment. The situation is especially concerning because the club is already facing the long-term absence of Giovanni Reyoni at center-back. His condition is being closely watched.
An injury is something that happens, but given everything ahead, one can only pray it’s not a severe one. Let us hope that the decision to send him back to Liverpool was made out of caution—and that that is the real truth.