Danny Murphy claims that Arne Slot's Liverpool team get worse when Ibrahima Konate does not start after their win over Ipswich.

Arne Slot recently welcomed back Ibrahima Konate from a period out injured and the Liverpool boss is keen not to put too much on the defender amid fears his problem could return

Ibrahima Konate has admitted he has needed painkillers to play for Liverpool recently - that should come as a major worry, and leaves FSG no other option this month

Ibrahima Konate was sidelined for all of Liverpool's matches in December after sustaining a knee injury in a Champions League victory over Real Madrid

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has said he would "die" for the club and has admitted to playing through pain in order to help his team challenge for the Premier League title.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admits he still has a contract issue to resolve but is demonstrating his commitment to the club by making the sacrifice of playing through pain to keep the team competing on four fronts.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is still to sign an Anfield contract extension despite being offered a new deal. The French defender has 18 months left on his current terms, talks having opened earlier this season, and he confirmed on Monday that a proposal has been made by the club.

The latest on Curtis Jones and Ibrahima Konate's fitness issues as Arne Slot previews Liverpool's game with Ipswich on Saturday

Konate injured a knee in the victory over Real Madrid at the end of November but, when Gomez limped off against West Ham on December 29, Konate was put straight back in the starting line-up for the next match against Manchester United.

Ibrahima Konaté is the latest Liverpool player to deliberate over his future after confirming the club’s offer of a new contract remains unsigned.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. The Reds have already advanced to the round of 16, so manager Arne Slot opted to take a second-string squad to the Netherlands.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot shares where Ibrahima Konate can improve as he sung the Reds defender's praises ahead of the Ipswich Town clash.