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

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

The Liverpool center-back has been outstanding this season alongside Virgil van Dijk, but Arne Slot wants to see him develop one aspect of his game and feels it would have a big impact on the team

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 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 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

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 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.

Ibrahima Konate claimed that he has been playing with painkillers at Liverpool after rushing comeback from knee injury.

Ibrahima Konate’s current Liverpool contract expires in the summer of 2026. Ibrahima Konate has confirmed he has been offered a new Liverpool contract - but was tight-lipped over negotiations. Konate has been in imperious form during the Reds’ Premier League title charge.

Liverpool vs Ipswich LIVELiverpool cruised to victory over Ipswich to maintain their six point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Inside 11 minutes, the Reds were ahead as Dominik Szoboszlai received a pass from Ibrahima Konate and found himself in acres of space before cutting inside Kalvin Phillips to find the bottom corner with a fine left-footed strike.