Liverpool claimed victory with second-half goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, overturning Ferdi Kadioglu’s early lead, but the win was clouded by an injury to Ibrahima Konate.
Konate’s sudden departure raised immediate concerns about the extent of his arm injury, worrying both fans and teammates. While Liverpool awaits an official update, Virgil van Dijk provided some reassurance.
After the game, Liverpool’s captain shared that the injury might not be severe, hinting that it stemmed from a multi-player collision near the ball where he may have accidentally struck Konate’s arm. Van Dijk remained cautiously optimistic, suggesting the setback could be minor.
When Konate left clutching his arm, there were fears of a long recovery, but Van Dijk reassured supporters that an arm injury doesn’t necessarily mean extended time away, depending on the severity. “Hopefully, it’s not too bad,” Van Dijk told BBC Sport, expressing hope for Konate’s swift return.
Joe Gomez stepped up in Konate’s absence, delivering a strong defensive performance and partnering with Van Dijk to hold off Brighton, despite missing a scoring opportunity shortly after coming on.
With two games remaining before the season’s third international break, Gomez now has a chance to make his mark in the starting lineup.
Alongside the impressive Jarell Quansah, Liverpool’s defense appears well-equipped to handle Konate’s absence, even if his recovery takes a few weeks.
