Liverpool could be ready to welcome Ibrahima Konate into the starting line-up against Napoli after Jurgen Klopp confirmed the Frenchman was an option for Tuesday’s upcoming clash.
This comes courtesy of the German press conference update, as relayed in a tweet by Echo’s Ian Doyle, also noting that fans might have to wait a bit longer for £100k a week (according to Capology) star Joel Matip. that ‘doesn’t mean ‘doesn’t fit’.
Klopp on Konate: It’s great to have him back. You are now ready for the team. He trained yesterday with total normality. He has had eight or nine days. That is obviously very good. he is an option
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) October 31, 2022
Klopp says Matip is out of shape
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) October 31, 2022
The Merseysiders head into their next game after another disappointing loss to relegation-threatened Leeds United.
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There is no doubt that Liverpool’s form has been far from inspiring and, indeed, FAR from what many of us would have expected after a tremendous 2021/22 campaign that deserved to outperform two domestic cups.
Injuries have certainly played a role, leaving the coach with little room to challenge those underachieving stars we rely on.
With Joe Gomez epitomizing the inconsistency currently plaguing the team, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to replace our most reliable French midfielder, if he’s up for the challenge, with the aim of adding more stability to a defensive line that has been defensively suspect for the last few years. hour.
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