It is possible that Konate will not recover in time to play for the Reds.
On Friday, Jurgen Klopp made the following statement: “Ibou did not train today.”
We have to wait and see if he is able to train tomorrow, but it is going to be a close race, and we are going to lose it most likely. However, we are not sure.
On the other hand, there was more encouraging news regarding Bobby Clark when he was taken out of the game during Thursday’s Europa League victory over Sparta Prague, which was a 6-1 victory.
As an additional point of interest, Ryan Gravenberch is once again in the running for the position after being out for three weeks due to an injury he sustained during the Carabao Cup final.
“Bobby came to feel a lot better,” Klopp observed. “He got a knock there, and there was a little swelling, and that’s why [we] had the feeling that it might be something more serious, but it’s not, so he’s fine,” the speaker said. “That was uncomfortable.”
“Ryan has been training once more today, so he is prepared.”
There are a number of players on Liverpool’s longer-term injury list who will continue to be absent from the club’s lineup. These players include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Joel Matip, and Thiago Alcantara.
During the FA Cup, Clark, Harvey Elliott, and Gravenberch are all on the verge of receiving a one-match suspension if they receive one yellow card.
It appears like Liverpool will be confronted with some difficulties with their lineup, particularly in light of the possibility that Konate may not be available.
It is encouraging to learn that Bobby Clark’s injury is not considered to be serious, and that Ryan Gravenberch has returned to the running for the position.
As a result of long-term injuries, Klopp will be forced to manage the encounter without the participation of numerous key players.
In addition, in order to avoid being suspended from the FA Cup, Clark, Elliott, and Gravenberch need to be careful not to rack up too many yellow cards.