Ibrahima Konate: Stats show why defender is finished at Liverpool, new contract isn’t an option
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Credit: Imago Ibrahima Konate: Stats show why defender is finished at Liverpool, new contract isn’t an option Thu 9 April 2026 9:00, UK Ibrahima Konate highlighted his own biggest weaknesses as Liverpool were dealt a huge Champions League blow by PSG on Wednesday.Both Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were on target for the Ligue 1 giants on 8 April, giving Arne Slot’s side a mountain to climb back at Anfield in the quarter-final second leg next week.It was a rather dominant display from PSG, with the Reds unable to even register a single shot on target, and one that rang a lot of alarm bells ahead of the summer transfer window.Should Slot still be in charge, the Dutchman will have some serious transfers to figure out at Liverpool, with an imminent decision needing to be made about Konate’s future at the club. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Ibrahima Konate should be nowhere near Anfield next seasonKonate, despite being strongly linked with a move abroad, and especially Real Madrid, has spoken honestly about potentially signing a brand-new deal at Anfield ahead of next season.Football Insider understands that a new defender is a priority for Liverpool once the current campaign ends, with Joe Gomez and Konate both expected to depart.It was made abundantly clear that the Frenchman should not be considered for a sixth season on Merseyside, having been totally ripped apart by PSG’s stars during midweek.Ibrahima Konate vs PSGStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Touches28Accurate passes88% (15/17)Ground duels won50% (4/8)Aerial duels won50% (2/4)Fouls committed4Konate was totally exposed during the 90 minutes, with Virgil van Dijk not much better on the night, and Keith Hackett told Football Insider that the Liverpool man should have also been punished for a push on Nuno Mendes in the box.How can Arne Slot rebuild at Liverpool?It has been a disastrous second season at Anfield for Jurgen Klopp’s successor, especially after lifting the Premier League title in his first term and then splashing hundreds of millions of pounds in the summer.With Jeremy Jacquet set to join from Rennes, the Reds have already discovered a young, talented defensive replacement, but their problems are so much more than just one player.Football Insider understands that Liverpool could have a bid accepted for Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan, and the Italy international would offer huge experience to the current squad.Of course, Slot is yet to welcome back Giovanni Leoni, who suffered a heartbreaking injury on his debut back in September, so there is still hope for the under-pressure manager.But whatever happens, the club cannot cave and offer Konate a new deal.
They simply shouldn’t do it. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.