{"id":186349,"date":"2025-10-08T20:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/186349\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T20:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:46:13","slug":"ibrahima-konate-injury-update-given-by-france-teammate-latest-liverpool-fc-news-liverpool-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/186349\/","title":{"rendered":"Ibrahima Konate injury update given by France teammate &#8211; Latest Liverpool FC News &#8211; Liverpool FC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An update has emerged regarding the extent of <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/ibrahima-konate\/\" title=\"Ibrahima Konate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ibrahima Konate<\/a>\u2018s injury, with Marc Guehi also in the transfer headlines again.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/round-up-600-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"180\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-323275\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s Main LFC Headline<\/p>\n<p>Konate was feeling \u201chis quad a little bit\u201d after being substituted in last weekend\u2019s 2-1 defeat away to <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/chelsea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chelsea<\/a>, leading to concerns about an injury absence.<\/p>\n<p>The extent of the Frenchman\u2019s injury still hasn\u2019t been confirmed, but teammate William Saliba has claimed that the issue is only a \u201cminor\u201d one, having not trained on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe hasn\u2019t been training because he has some minor injuries,\u201d Saliba told reporters, via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/liverpool-handed-worrying-injury-update-32636702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liverpool Echo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2M3M9NC-600x402.jpg\" alt=\"2M3M9NC AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. Katar Frankreich - Marokko 2:0 Ibrahima Konate of France Fussball WM 2022 in Qatar FIFA Football World Cup 2022 \u00a9 diebilderwelt \/ Alamy Stock\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-medium wp-image-276731\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope he\u2019ll be back soon but I don\u2019t know any more.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/andy-robertson\/\" title=\"Andy Robertson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Andy Robertson<\/a> has returned to full training for Scotland, having limped off after the final whistle <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/chelsea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chelsea<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s hoping Konate is similarly involved later this week!<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s Liverpool FC News<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Guehi has transfer interest from <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/real-madrid\/\" title=\"Real Madrid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Real Madrid<\/a>, <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/barcelona\/\" title=\"Barcelona\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Barcelona<\/a> and <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/bayern-munich\/\" title=\"Bayern Munich\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bayern Munich<\/a>, all of whom <a data-mil=\"328598\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/2025\/10\/marc-guehi-has-transfer-interest-from-real-madrid-and-barcelona-3-clubs-keen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">could hold an \u201cadvantage\u201d<\/a> over Liverpool<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Reds legend <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/steven-gerrard\/\" title=\"Steven Gerrard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steven Gerrard<\/a> has <a data-mil=\"328598\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/2025\/10\/steven-gerrard-questions-trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-exit-what-are-you-doing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">questioned Trent Alexander-Arnold\u2018s decision to leave<\/a>, admittedly understanding the decision, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ex-<a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/man-city\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Man City<\/a> defender Nedum Onuoha has discussed why Liverpool\u2019s players may be <a data-mil=\"328598\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/2025\/10\/diogo-jota-grief-for-liverpool-players-has-been-truthfully-explained-by-ex-player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">struggling with grief<\/a> after <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/diogo-jota\/\" title=\"Diogo Jota\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Diogo Jota<\/a>\u2018s death. Must-read comments.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/jordan-henderson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jordan Henderson<\/a> admits he <a data-mil=\"328598\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/2025\/10\/jordan-henderson-couldnt-watch-liverpool-play-after-really-difficult-exit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u201ccouldn\u2019t watch\u201d Liverpool play<\/a> after his \u201creally difficult\u201d exit from the club. The Reds visit Hendo\u2019s <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/brentford\/\" title=\"Brentford\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brentford<\/a> on October 25!<\/p>\n<p>More from This Is Anfield<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FotMob-title-1-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-medium wp-image-328588\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Sam Millne has discussed Liverpool\u2019s left-back situation, calling for Robertson to come in for <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/milos-kerkez\/\" title=\"Milos Kerkez\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Milos Kerkez<\/a> after the international break:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere isn\u2019t a defining answer to who should be first-choice, but at the moment, bringing Robertson back in could help add stability to a Liverpool side which has undergone major changes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe already has steady on-field relationships with <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/cody-gakpo\/\" title=\"Cody Gakpo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cody Gakpo<\/a> and <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/virgil-van-dijk\/\" title=\"Virgil van Dijk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Virgil van Dijk<\/a>. Rekindling those would help bring back some fluency to Liverpool\u2019s play on the left.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course, this doesn\u2019t mean Kerkez would be left out in the cold; Robertson has started twice and come on in four games already this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe youngster could then be allowed time to develop before stepping up to replace his senior properly in the coming years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>READ: <a data-mil=\"328598\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/2025\/10\/andy-robertson-vs-milos-kerkez-assessing-liverpools-left-back-conundrum\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andy Robertson vs. Milos Kerkez \u2013 assessing Liverpool\u2019s left-back conundrum<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in the football world today<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LiverpoolLegends_002-600x397.jpg\" alt=\"LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 22, 2025: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard warms up before the LFC Foundation match between Liverpool FC Legends and Chelsea FC Legends at Anfield. (Photo by Jon Super\/Propaganda)\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-medium wp-image-319165\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Gerrard has opened the doors to a managerial return, with talks reportedly planned with Rangers this week (<a data-mil=\"328598\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/2025\/10\/steven-gerrard-opens-door-to-next-job-team-thats-going-to-compete-to-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Sports<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 England captain Harry Kane is said to be a major doubt to face Wales on Thursday evening, with the striker struggling with an ankle knock (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/12016\/13446920\/harry-kane-injury-england-captain-major-doubt-to-face-wales-in-friendly-due-to-ankle-issue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Sports<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/arsenal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arsenal<\/a> are reportedly in discussions over increasing the capacity of the Emirates, also looking to improve other aspects of the stadium (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11670\/13446479\/arsenals-emirates-stadium-gunners-in-ongoing-discussions-over-improvement-plans-including-an-expansion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Sports<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool FC: On this day<\/p>\n<p>October 8, 2015 saw Liverpool supporters\u2019 fortunes finally change for the better as <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/jurgen-klopp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jurgen Klopp<\/a> was appointed to take over from Brendan Rodgers.<\/p>\n<p>His arrival heralded a new start for the Reds as he brought an infectious personality coupled with a style of football to match. <\/p>\n<p>The German won every trophy there was to win at Liverpool in his nine years at the club, and he is considered arguably the most influential manager since <a data-ail=\"328598\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisanfield.com\/liverpool-fc\/bill-shankly\/\" title=\"Bill Shankly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bill Shankly<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An update has emerged regarding the extent of Ibrahima Konate\u2018s injury, with Marc Guehi also in the transfer&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":186350,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[218,20608,101,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-186349","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football","9":"tag-round-up","10":"tag-sports","11":"tag-uk","12":"tag-united-kingdom","13":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186349"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186349\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/186350"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}