Liverpool’s defensive rebuild has begun, but that doesn’t mean everyone needs to be replaced. Speculation over the future of Ibrahima Konate is understandably rife, with the Frenchman into the final six months of his deal at Anfield. When Liverpool announced a £60 million deal that would bring Jeremy Jacquet to Merseyside in the summer, many supporters believed that Konate’s time at Anfield was finished, but the 26-year-old proved once again on Wednesday why he deserves a new deal. Van Dijk was also full of praise for his defensive parter, calling Konate’s performance ‘outstanding’ when speaking to TNT Sports at full-time. Konate’s great performances are even more impressive when you consider the recent tragic passing of his father, and the Frenchman has shown great character to maintain his high standard of play throughout such a difficult time.

Source: The Star February 13, 2026 07:00 UTC