09 Apr 2026 22:20:28
Hearing really concerning rumours that Konate is close to signing a new deal! WTAF are Hughes and Edwards doing? He is a total and utter useless liability! Our club is in more trouble on and off the pitch than I ever imagined if this is true! …. lose Guehi and keep this Sunday pub player - Massive joke! ????.
09 Apr 2026 22:35:34
He's not that bad, look at what the guy has won. Klopp had a lot of faith in him.
We need some continuity with Leoni and Jacquet waiting in the wings.
That tackle last night that was initially given as a penalty was a brilliant challenge.
He makes mistakes, but so do a lot of defenders in the Premier League.
09 Apr 2026 22:45:48
I think Konate has been exposed by our non-existent midfield and our right back issues. He, like a lot of other players in the team, could do with a match or two break, but we have no one else to bring in. There is no competition for places, so players can play badly and continue to get picked.
Slot built the squad this way. It's not Konate's fault. I personally think people should lay off him. His father passed away recently and this has obviously been a very sad time for him. Also, if he decided not to sign a new deal you would be giving him hell too, so he can't win, can he?
09 Apr 2026 22:57:29
If I had to pick one player that's most responsible for our poor season, I'd pick Ibou, can be brilliant, but too many brain farts. (He's not the only one of course).
In his defence though, there's been zero real cover in front of him. Grav and Macca aren't it. Praying for a ball-winning no 6 this summer.
09 Apr 2026 23:09:26
I'm praying for a new CB, RB, back up LB, 2x new midfielders and 2 new wingers. I wonder what stage FSG will make the "we are going to have a quiet transfer window" statement.
10 Apr 2026 00:12:56
We have a ball winning no. 6 Wataru Endo. Slot won't pick him.
10 Apr 2026 00:18:23
RedTed, Endo is currently out long term injured, but even if he wasn't, he's not the answer and it's a thing that has been ignored since Fabinho left.
10 Apr 2026 01:16:27
Konate is a title winner. He's had a poor season like many others, but when his head is in the right place he's a very good defender.
It hasn't helped him that Virgil keeps dropping 5 yards deeper than him instead of holding the line. It means he can't push up and play offside, so has to turn and chase back.
I honestly believe that Virgil's reluctance to allow anyone to run in behind him is the root cause of most of our issues. He drops too deep, too early, which stretches the pitch and creates a gap between the defence and the midfield, which the opposition are exploiting, and it's giving the rest of the back 4 no chance to defend properly.
Think about it, when was the last time you saw us push up as a back line and play the attackers offside? We used to defend that way as a rule, but now we are dropping deep as Virgil is terrified of anyone running in behind him.
That being said, if they are giving Konate the £300k+ a week he was asking for after this season that would be madness. Half that would be more realistic, perhaps with performance-related add-ons.
10 Apr 2026 05:01:28
Endo? Just say you don't watch Liverpool games, dude.
10 Apr 2026 05:23:08
Wasn't suggesting Endo is *the* answer. People are asking for a no. 6. I'm pointing out we have one. Sure he's not a 'Fabinho' + never suggested otherwise. Never said he was a deep lying playmaker either.
But if you want someone to sit and break up opposition play. He is the best of what we have available. Had forgotten he was injured though - my bad. Would I love another Fabinho - of course I would.
10 Apr 2026 05:37:56
I don't mind Konate staying and being phased out by one of these youngsters. The key thing is, is this new contract going to put him on silly money like Gakpo and Gravenberch?
10 Apr 2026 06:48:17
Ron, normally I agree with a lot of your posts but trying to put any positive spin on retaining Konate is delusional. There's not one other single top tier team that would have him in the squad let alone the starting eleven. Terrible player and even worse decision.
10 Apr 2026 08:17:33
Agree, Shanks. It's like saying Traore was a good player because he won the European Cup.
Konate is a poor player. End of conversation.
10 Apr 2026 08:31:47
I've been critical of him this season, but he captains France, and I am pretty sure you put him in Arsenal or Cities first 11. He would be a beast.
{Ed001's Note - not a chance, utter delusion. He is awful and would get nowhere near Arsenal's reserves, let alone first 11.}
10 Apr 2026 08:53:44
Say No to Drugs Hallion.
10 Apr 2026 10:14:09
Konate is awful. What are you watching. He's a mistake every game.
10 Apr 2026 10:26:47
I am not a fan of Konate, but in his defence, the way this clown has the team set up, Konate is struggling with covering right back and his own position. One thing he needs to stop is giving away free kicks in dangerous areas by man handling players. YNWA.
10 Apr 2026 12:09:44
He's a quality player, they're queuing up for him. Maybe manage him, and the players around him. I dunno seems a little conventional. Madrid, PSG ain't knocking for a laugh.
10 Apr 2026 13:42:43
Istanbul... He is free like the Spanish Judas was, both could have signed contracts at the club.
10 Apr 2026 14:57:08
He captained France once when all the first 4 captains were missing! Terrible defender. All he can do is man handle players and make stupid tackles. I swear some people don't watch the games. Some of his mistakes this season have reminded me of someone wearing clown shoes, tripping and falling over everything. Literally.
10 Apr 2026 18:31:26
Konate has now become a liability and has been getting worse season after season. He should not even be offered a new contract after trying his luck running his contract down. Always tugging at players and bear hugging them. You can add the main man Virg to that now also, not the tugging and hugging but he’s well off it too, always blaming others for his own mistakes, and players skipping past him these days but he still has the aura and obviously still thinks he’s the bees knees. Well, you aren’t Virg, with Robbo and Mo going also this needs some serious building again. Add Grav, Macca, Jones and Gakpo to this list also. Serious issues in the first 11, then you have to look at the squad depth, which is really poor.
Obviously not helped by injuries and a truly shocking manager that isn’t even half committed imho. Never was the messiah. Was only gonna be this season he was judged for me and with the great players that were brought in also, he’s flatlined the whole ethic of Liverpool FC which Klopp helped rebuild. Shankly, Paisley, Kenny and Klopp would never stand for this s***. The fundamentals of training and fitness are nonexistent. Blame the players sure as well. But if my boss wasn’t arsed and I was mega wages either way then why would I be arsed. Premier League is going to the dogs full stop.