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Slot provides Isak, Konate and Wirtz injury updates

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a significant triple injury boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea, confirming that Alexander Isak is set to return to the matchday squad. The Reds boss also moved to ease concerns surrounding Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz after both players were notable absentees from training earlier this week.

Konate delivers huge update on his future as Liverpool contract nears expiry

Ibrahima Konate has handed Liverpool a massive boost by confirming that he is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Anfield. The French powerhouse, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, is entering the final months of his current deal but looks set to extend his stay on Merseyside.

Liverpool is set to end the speculation and finalise a new deal

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Konate makes strange 'happy' PSG comment after UCL loss

Ibrahima Konate has raised eyebrows with his reaction to Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League quarter-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, admitting he is "happy" that the French side have been given the weekend off to pepare for the second leg. The defender’s comments come amid growing frustration over the disparity in fixture scheduling between the Premier League and Ligue 1.

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Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing assessment of a Liverpool star, arguing that the player’s form has been nothing short of disastrous throughout the current campaign. The fo

Liverpool legend furious after defeat to Paris A Liverpool icon has voiced his frustration following the Reds’ 3-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s thrilling Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes. The former captain, who won multiple European Cups during his playing days, was left seething by a late free-kick that curled into the top corner and denied Jürgen Klopp’s side a hard-fought point. Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, the legend—known for his no-nonsense approach and passion for the club—said the result felt “injustice incarnate”. He argued that Liverpool had dominated long spells of the game, created the clearer chances, and deserved at least a share of the spoils. His anger, while understandable, also reflected the high expectations he continues to place on every red shirt. The match itself was a classic. PSG struck first through a clinical counter-attack, only for Liverpool to hit back with two goals in as many minutes just before half-time. The

'Mistake every game!' - Carragher destroys Konate after Liverpool loss

Jamie Carragher has slammed Ibrahima Konate’s "awful" form following Liverpool’s Champions League collapse in Paris. The pundit believes the Frenchman’s consistent errors are leaving Virgil van Dijk exposed in a failing system.

Top clubs are likely to be turned down! LFC set to extend contract with defensive star

Liverpool FC and Ibrahima Konaté have been in negotiations over a new contract for months. It is now reported that a breakthrough has been reached.

Liverpool optimistic over Konate extension

Liverpool are growing increasingly confident about securing a new long-term deal for Ibrahima Konate, despite lingering interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. The centre-back, whose current contract is entering its final stages, is highly motivated to sign an agreement and resolve his club future entirely before heading off to the upcoming World Cup.

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Real Madrid inform Liverpool of Konate transfer plan

Liverpool are facing a defining month in their bid to keep Ibrahima Konate having been informed that Real Madrid are not currently planning on offering a deal to the out-of-contract defender. The France international is approaching the final stages of his current deal, sparking a high-stakes standoff between the player's camp and the Reds' hierarchy.

Konate's wage demands revealed amid Real Madrid links

Liverpool risk losing one of their defensive pillars as contract negotiations with Ibrahima Konate hit a significant stumbling block over salary expectations. The Frenchman is reportedly holding out for a deal that would make him one of the club's highest-paid players.

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Konate waiting for Real Madrid move

Ibrahima Konate is reportedly prepared to wait for an offer from Real Madrid as his contract situation at Liverpool continues to stall. The French international is entering a critical phase of his career and appears to have set his sights on a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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