Konate injury report

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has reassured fans that his arm injury, sustained during the match against Brighton, is not serious. Initially appearing to have a significant injury after being stepped on by teammate Virgil van Dijk, scans confirmed there is no fracture. Konate expressed gratitude for the support and stated he would be fit for the upcoming Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen. His likely return is a boost for Liverpool, who are already dealing with several injuries among first-choice players. Manager Arne Slot and captain Van Dijk both expressed confidence in Konate's swift recovery, highlighting the defender's importance to the team's strong start this season. With Konate expected to play, Liverpool aims to maintain its lead in the Premier League.