Ibrahima Konate shows true Liverpool colours amid Real Madrid transfer links
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballIbrahima KonateIbrahima Konate has sent a message to Liverpool fans as the Reds prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueIbrahima Konate has issued a message to Liverpool fans ahead of the clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Konate starred for the Reds in their 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night.Liverpool had lost their four previous matches in the Premier League before the win over Villa at Anfield.
Arne Slot and Co. will now prepare to face Madrid in their final match in Europe before the international break.The centre-back will be hoping to be in the Liverpool starting line-up that faces Los Blancos at Anfield on Tuesday night. The game could also see former Reds defender Trent Alexander-Arnold line up against his old club for the first time since his exit during the summer transfer window.READ MORE: Alexis Mac Allister receives Liverpool response after true colours shownREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks out on Liverpool reunion and 'agent Jude' and makes goal celebration vowAfter helping Liverpool beat Villa on Saturday night, the following day saw Konate take to social media to send a message to Reds supporters."Back to winning ways under the lights.
Now we focus on Tuesday," wrote Konate in an Instagram post to his 3.1 million followers.Konate's message also comes amid ongoing speculation about the defender's future at Anfield.The 26-year-old's contract at Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen if an extension will be agreed.Madrid have been linked as a potential destination for Konate if the defender were not to sign a new deal with Liverpool.As things stand, from January onwards, the centre-back will be able to speak to clubs outside England, including Madrid, about a pre-contract agreement for next summer......For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.