Without Konate in derby with Manchester City, Liverpool is out for 5-6 weeks

With a very important absence will be lined up Liverpool in its Sunday (1/12, 18:00) derby against Manchester City at Anfield.

The reason for its main central defender, Ibrahim Konatewho he injured his knee of his right leg in the closing minutes of the Reds’ clash with Real Madrid, and it looks like he will be forced to sit out out of action for quite some time.

The exact duration of his absence may not be known yet, but things do not look good in terms of his condition, as early estimates suggest that he will be out for 5 to 6 weeks.

“It’s so frustrating that I got injured just before the end of what was a great game for us on Wednesday night. Now my recovery begins and I promise you I will come back and be even better”he said characteristically through a post on social media.

Now, Arne Slott is called upon to find his replacement, with the Joe Gomez and Jarrell Kwanza to be his alternatives, while he is also expected to be absent from the game Conor Bradleywho also picked up an injury in Liverpool’s match against Real Madrid.

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