Liverpool facing defensive crisis as Konate contract expires

Liverpool face a defensive crisis if Ibrahima Konaté leaves on a free transfer this summer, following the recent exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The French centre-back had a disappointing season, and his potential departure would come as a significant blow to sporting director Richard Hughes.

With new recruits Jérémy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni currently recovering from injuries, and transfer speculation swirling around Joe Gomez, the club's defensive options are uncertain. syntagm.co.za