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Ibrahima Konate’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain but has he hinted at a possible extension?
It has been a difficult season for a lot of players at Liverpool this season with Ibrahima Konate perfectly illustrating the whole campaign.
One minute it looks like he is back to his best, the next minute he’s gifting a chance for the opposition to score. Against Nottingham Forest, it was the former, but there was so much more than just a solid display from the 26-year old France international to get excited about.
Ibrahima Konate enjoys Liverpool win
One thing that he has never lacked is character. Despite the longest contract talks of all time – over a year and a half by all accounts – there is still no sign or even indication of pen being put to paper to keep him at Anfield. This, as well as the turmoil on and off the pitch has clearly affected his performances. In the space of one season, he has gone from being a player who should be sold or released, to one who is key to winning the Premier League title back next season.
Against Forest, did eagle-eyed Liverpool fans spot that his time on Merseyside might not quite be up just yet? The videos, on X, showed one thing. How much Konate still cares about getting results for Liverpool. There is a genuine desperation. After all, how often do you see 6ft 3inch tall centre-halves doing cartwheels after a late goal has been scored, even if it was subsequently chopped off because of VAR’s untimely intervention?
Konate to sign a new deal?
Is it a sign, or is it just a player who appreciates what he has while it lasts? One pundit who thinks that Konate might be staying is Paul Merson, but for a different reason, as told to Sportskeeda: “Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah starting to look like their old selves has helped Liverpool."
“You don’t play for Liverpool if you’re not a good defender, so Konate must have the trust of everyone at the club. Otherwise, Liverpool would have gone all in for Guehi.” For once, the former Arsenal midfielder makes a valid point.
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