Ibrahima Konate confirmed he is set for a spell on the sidelines ahead of Liverpool's blockbuster clash against Manchester City on Sunday.
Konate was one of the standout performers for the Reds during their Champions League victory over Real Madrid in midweek but appeared to pick up an injury late in the game.
The Frenchman tangled with Madrid's young Brazilian winger Endrick, which left him lying prone on the turf, though he was able to complete the 90 minutes.
However, Konate is expected to miss this weekend's tantalising tie against Pep Guardiola's out-of-form City side, with reports suggesting he could miss up to 11 games.
"So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night," Konate posted to Instagram.
"Now we start the recovery process, but one thing I promise is I will come back and be the best I can be once again.
"Thank you for the amazing support at Anfield. Inshallah, we will keep going, and I will support the team every step of the way."
Konate's absence is a huge blow for Arne Slot's side, with the Frenchman having formed an imperious partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk this season.
The Reds have conceded just 12 goals from their 19 games in all competitions so far this term, with Konate playing a huge role in their new-found defensive resilience.
Only Van Dijk (40) has won more aerial duels in the Premier League for Liverpool this season than Konate (28), while the Frenchman has made more blocks (five) than any of his team-mates.
udont_user99
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if they lose,,they will say konate injury
they drew😹
hahelnprt
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come back stronger ibou konate
hahelnprt
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wish you speedy recovery ibou konate
Yeebceklos
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Endrick made sure he injured konate
Litelntz
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MIND GAMES NOT GONE WORK ON CITY WHAT A PITY
putdeinptz
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batty man endric weh a try prove cause that when the ref was about to blow the game off
subujam
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Aaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!
foabdeprty
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Liverpool season starts now.
Manutd season will start in May lpool has 15 points more
foabdeprty
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as a Liverpool fan I have never like kanote and matip I naturally hat a player who can not go a whole season without sidelining for weeks.he kanote do not use his head
look at u
foabdeprty
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if they lose,,they will say konate injury
lpool fans don't give lame excuses
Vicacnpyz
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The strength of LFC this season has been the confidence of every player who comes in for another, the players have always been standing tall, Look at Keleher, Tsimikas, Jones, Gomes, Gakpo, Nunes and Bradley... no disappointment at all
Let VVD and Salah get injured let's see who will step up
zedaknpuz
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if they lose,,they will say konate injury
We don't lose that's for sure..#YNWA 🙏🔴🏆
yucaekorsu
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why the hate , Liverpool have their best striker out injured, jota still no complaint, their best keeper out no complaint, they have timiskas out now for 3 games or 4 no complaint and recently arlnod, so because they are winning as a team everyone forget that ?🤣 now konate , this team is organized not like other teams so don't rejoice yet
Kuccdelns
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The strength of LFC this season has been the confidence of every player who comes in for another, the players have always been standing tall, Look at Keleher, Tsimikas, Jones, Gomes, Gakpo, Nunes and Bradley... no disappointment at all
vjIndia
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although quanshah is available I think gomez wud be the better option now after konate injury especially against bigger opponents...also bring in nat philips back from loan in case...
JeffreyYEW
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Pepe... Ramos... Endrick...
udont_user99
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if they lose,,they will say konate injury
Hekaklpz
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new signing in January, better act fast. Injuries is piling up
hamceikprs
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we don't fear any body spare gomes joel qunsher
dihlnors
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as a Liverpool fan I have never like kanote and matip I naturally hat a player who can not go a whole season without sidelining for weeks.he kanote do not use his head
no you are not liverpool fan maybe man united fan
sandafoxiry7
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Another player always steps up, that's the special thing about Liverpool. Allison out injured, Kellerher steps up, trent out Bradley steps up. Konate out gomez steps up. No complaints keep going, he will be back. Good team must always find solutions
musuarez7
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if konate not injured, how would quasah ever play...
jobbilntz
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Liverpool season starts now.
Poor United
kaoabilmtu
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Liverpool season starts now.
u are infront of them 🤣
kaoabilmtu
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as a Liverpool fan I have never like kanote and matip I naturally hat a player who can not go a whole season without sidelining for weeks.he kanote do not use his head
its not his desire to be sideline..u the one who should your head to think
lightrex
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Liverpool season starts now.
we had our number 1 goalkeeper injured, best finisher injured, best RB injured yet we beat u..I think we r gonna be ok...Don't u worry
gegson
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as a Liverpool fan I have never like kanote and matip I naturally hat a player who can not go a whole season without sidelining for weeks.he kanote do not use his head
👎
Lawbenop
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Matip , Jota Allison and Kanote get injured to easily …they can never play a season injury free
Towbenrsz
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as a Liverpool fan I have never like kanote and matip I naturally hat a player who can not go a whole season without sidelining for weeks.he kanote do not use his head
konate is a good defender and he never allowed attacker to pass him and is very good and he trying for Liverpool so I don't know why you don't like him for me is a very talented defender
sudalmntuz
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as a Liverpool fan I have never like kanote and matip I naturally hat a player who can not go a whole season without sidelining for weeks.he kanote do not use his head
nabaopy
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Liverpool season starts now.
talking the ones who were always lucky with injuries
Fasdol
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We’re not 11 on the field we’re millions…..We never walk alone. That’s why we’re Liverpool 💪. You will always meet us strong…
nabaopy
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Their season starts
you lot were always lucky with injuries but you lot talk about us as if we never had injuries. lets just forget that alisson and jota amongst others are injured
yubabemrtu
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Their season starts
don't worry , Gomez is there
yubabemrtu
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Their season starts
Gomez is there don't worry
fiyacdikty
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Their season starts
olowod1
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😳😳😳😤
adesh2339
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Liverpool season starts now.