Ibrahima Konate called out over role in Burnley equalizer against Liverpool

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I cannot access the specific link you provided (liverpool.com), and the search results do not contain the full article from that source. However, based on the search results available and the headline you've provided, I can offer context from what's been reported: The search results indicate that **Ibrahima Konate was criticized for his defending on Burnley's equalizing goal** in Liverpool's 1-1 draw on January 17, 2026. Former goalkeeper Shay Given specifically called out Konate's positioning and reaction time when Marcus Edwards scored in the 65th minute[3]. According to the available reports, Edwards received a pass from Florentino down the inside of Konate, and the Liverpool defender was too slow to close him down. Given stated that "Konate should probably shuffle across, but he acts after the ball is played," suggesting the defender reacted rather than anticipating the danger[3]. The match saw Liverpool dominate the first half, with **Florian Wirtz scoring shortly before halftime** after Hugo Ekitike's shot was parried by Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka[1][2]. However, Liverpool's midfield and defense became noticeably less sharp after the break, allowing Burnley to find opportunities through their well-organized 5-4-1 formation[1]. This marked Liverpool's **fourth successive Premier League draw**, and the performance drop-off in the second half proved costly, particularly after Dominik Szoboszlai had earlier missed a penalty by hitting the crossbar[3]. To access the full article with complete details and analysis, you would need to visit the liverpool.com link directly.