Ibrahima Konate pleads for Premier League rule change after Liverpool defeat vs PSG
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20:53, Thu, Apr 9, 2026 Updated: 21:37, Thu, Apr 9, 2026 Ibrahima Konate thinks the Premier League should support its European clubs more (Image: Getty Images)Ibrahima Konate wants to see a Premier League rule changed after Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint‐Germain. Liverpool suffered a 2-0 reverse at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening, with Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finding the net in each half.The setback will only intensify scrutiny on Reds manager Arne Slot, who has faced criticism during a challenging season, with his Premier League champions now securing just two victories from their last eight matches across all competitions.
Trending "I think this has [happened] to times in a row because last season, it was the same," Konate added. "I wish we had the same thing in the Premier League but it's completely different."In a way I'm happy for them because it's good for them and I think the league helps them to reach something in the Champions League."I'm hoping the Premier League will do the same in the future or why not this season for the teams who play in the Champions League as well, you know?"Slot opted to deploy three centre‐backs against PSG, essentially leaving Liverpool with five defenders and frequently a sixth when Ryan Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister retreated deeper.Speaking afterwards, the France international added: "What do I think of the result tonight?
They show it again today.PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 08: Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool runs with the ball while under pressure from Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes on April 08, 2026 in Paris, France. Read our Privacy PolicyThe Champions League remains Liverpool's sole opportunity for a trophy this season following their humiliating 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final thrashing at the hands of Manchester City last weekend.Their Premier League campaign has similarly unravelled, with the Reds failing to build on Slot's remarkable debut season in which they claimed the league title.