Huge Setback for Liverpool as Star Defender Suffers Injury Ahead of Manchester City Clash

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is disappointed to be sidelined with a knee injury, which means he will miss the highly anticipated Premier League showdown against Manchester City this Sunday. The injury occurred during the dying seconds of Liverpool's triumphant 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, when he clashed with Brazilian striker Endrick. Konate's contribution to Liverpool's impressive start under new manager Arne Slot has been invaluable. The French international's absence is a blow to the team, who currently sit comfortably at the top of the Premier League with an eight-point lead over their closest rivals. Moreover, Liverpool has been unstoppable in the Champions League, winning all five of their group-stage matches.

Konate has started every Premier League and Champions League match since replacing Jarell Quansah at half-time of the season opener at Ipswich.

Liverpool have not disclosed how long the 25-year-old will be sidelined, but reports suggest he could miss up to six weeks.

"So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night," Konate wrote on Instagram.

"Now we start the recovery process but one thing I promise is I will come back and be the best I can be once again. Thank you for the amazing support at Anfield."

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England international Joe Gomez is expected to deputise for Konate ahead of Quansah.

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