Ibrahima Konate has shared the sad news that his father has died after he missed Liverpool's Champions League clash with Marseille
Kieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist
16:20, 22 Jan 2026Updated 16:29, 22 Jan 2026
Ibrahima Konate has revealed the tragic passing of his father
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Ibrahima Konate has revealed the tragic passing of his father(Image: (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images))
Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate has revealed the tragic passing of his father, Hamady. The France international missed his side's Champions League win over Marseille due to a family matter with Konate now sharing the reason for his absence.
On Instagram, alongside details of his funeral, Konate shared words stating: “From Him we come, and to Him we return." Konate had been noticeably absent from Liverpool training on Monday with Slot later revealing the reason for his absence was due to personal reasons.
Slot later admitted to TNT Sport after the win: "No, first of all for the family matter, why he is not here, it is very sad for him." Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk added: "First and foremost my thoughts are with [Konate]."
Joe Gomez filled in for Konate at the centre of defence and did not look out of place with Liverpool keeping a clean sheet for the third time in six games. A Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick and own goal caused by Jeremie Frimpong sealed the win.
Those three points moved Liverpool up to fourth in the Champions League table with a spot in the top eight all but guaranteed as Slot's side host Qarabag in the final matchday next week.
Prior to that European clash, Liverpool take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium with Gomez expected to remain in the team as Konate takes compassionate leave.
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