‘He won’t wear the shirt ever again’ – Liverpool fans demand offer accepted for starter ahead of January
Liverpool fans were left fuming with Ibrahima Konate after a terrible performance in their 4-1 defeat to PSV on 26 November in the Champions League.
Another loss to continue their recent torrid form, Arne Slot is under yet more pressure at Liverpool with a possible sacking on the horizon.
Jurgen Klopp is tipped as the favourite to become the new Liverpool manager as the Dutchman scrambles to revive the club from hurtling towards a trophy-less campaign.
On a night where Virgil van Dijk had a shocker for Liverpool, fans were also quick to point fingers at Konate who was equally as bad.
Liverpool supporters demand Ibrahima Konate leaves the club at the end of the season and block a contract renewal
Over the last few months, Konate has repeatedly turned down a contract extension at Liverpool with a move to Real Madrid looking increasingly likely when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.
Once thought of as a core member of the starting XI, the Frenchman’s displays this season have been disappointing.
Against PSV, the ex-RB Leipzig defender had a night to forget as he made a costly error leading to goal as he misjudged the flight of the ball, allowing the attacker to spin in behind.
Considering Konate’s ongoing links to join Real Madrid, the feeling amongst fans is that the centre-back has already checked out, with his performance at Anfield reflecting his lack of desire to play for the Reds.
Having struggled with the pace and ferocity of the Dutch outfit’s counterattack, Slot had little choice but to take off the number five in the 76th minute, suggesting time is running out for him on Merseyside.
Liverpool supporters vocalised their anger and frustration with the 26-year-old with one fan saying: “Don’t renew Konate’s contract and sell him in January. I’ve had enough” with another adding: “I’d rather play with 10-men than ever see Konate put on a Liverpool shirt ever again.”