Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure for Liverpool since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021. The French centre-back is regarded as one of the leaders of the Reds' defence in Arne Slot's first season in charge and has remained a regular starter under the Dutchman.

Arne Slot has confirmed that Ibrahima Konate is available to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. The Liverpool defender was forced off at half-time against Brighton on Saturday, with Slot revealing after the match that Konate was in “a lot of pain”.

The Reds defender was forced to withdraw at half-time of Saturday's 2-1 victory over Brighton following a nasty fall that left him in unbearable pain, with fears he may have picked up a serious injury