Liverpool boss Arne Slot provides injury update on Ibrahima Konate

Arne Slot has given details on an injury sustained by Ibrahima Konate, after the centre-back trudged off at half-time in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Brighton.

The Frenchman has made an impressive start to the season, forming a formidable partnership with the experienced Virgil van Dijk as the Reds cement their place at the top of the Premier League.

But the defender had Anfield hearts in mouths on Saturday after he departed the field in agony, using his shirt as a makeshift sling, following a slip during a corner.

Konate was given treatment as the players walked off the pitch at the break and gingerly climbed to his feet before hobbling down the tunnel, not to re-emerge for the rest of the game.

After the match, Slot provided an update on the centre-back's condition, which will reassure Liverpool fans concerned about losing one of their star men.

He said: 'Ibou [Konate] was in a lot of pain at half-time.

'It was not only the first half that was a big disappointment, there was also the disappointment that he had to go off. He's been really good for us the whole season.

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