'Liverpool must sell Konate immediately!'

28/09/2025 01:04:00 FieldFrenzy

The 1-2 loss against Crystal Palace ended Liverpool's perfect run and turned center-back Ibrahima Konate into the focus of severe fan backlash.

Liverpool traveled to Selhurst Park with high confidence after their flawless run in this Premier League season. However, coach Arne Slot’s team endured a nightmare 90 minutes as Crystal Palace defeated them 2-1 in a bitter scenario. The suspension of striker Hugo Ekitike forced Slot to start Alexander Isak upfront, but the Swedish forward along with Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, and Dominik Szoboszlai were all powerless against the home side’s solid defense.

Crystal Palace took the lead early in the 9th minute thanks to a goal by Ismaila Sarr, who always seems to perform well against Liverpool. Although Federico Chiesa equalized in the 87th minute, The Kops still fell when Eddie Nketiah secured the win for Palace in the final stoppage time.

Konate was considered the weakest link in Liverpool’s defense against Crystal Palace

While the offense struggled to be effective, Liverpool fans’ frustration was directed at the defense, especially center-back Ibrahima Konate. He played 74 minutes before being substituted but was judged to have performed poorly. On social media, many harsh comments appeared. One angry fan wrote: "Konate is the worst player on the ball in this team, I don’t care what others say, but he must leave."

Another harsh opinion stated: "Ibrahima Konate either plays error-free matches or forgets how to play and makes mistakes easily. There is no middle ground, and it’s very frustrating." A supporter even sarcastically commented: "Rhys Williams, put your boots on, mate, because Konate is busy flirting with Real Madrid and running like he’s wearing Timberland boots. He’s had another terrible performance."

Konate’s lack of stability contributed to the team’s unfortunate dropped points

Disappointment continued as another user emphasized: "Mateta dominated Konaté. He controlled the air, the flanks, and attacking plays. He gave Crystal Palace a strong foundation to attack." Finally, a fan bluntly said: "We don’t deserve anything from this match. Konate and Bradley were truly the worst players on the pitch."

Besides his declining form, Konate also worries fans due to rumors linking him to Real Madrid, especially with his contract at Liverpool expiring in June 2026. The uncertainty about his future has fueled even more severe criticism after his lackluster recent performance.

The defeat to Palace serves as a wake-up call for Arne Slot’s squad. Liverpool must quickly recover, especially Konate, as a major challenge awaits them in the Champions League with an away game at Galatasaray. This will be the French defender’s chance to regain fans’ trust after turbulent times.

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