Ibrahima Konate’s injuries may have accidentally done Liverpool a big favour - opinion

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Ibrahima Konate’s recent injuries at Liverpool may have helped his potential Real Madrid transfer collapse. And, now that he’s entered the final year of his contract and he hasn’t yet signed an extension at Liverpool, rumours about his future have been rife.Photo by BURAK BASTURK/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty ImagesJoin our newsletter for news & smart analysis.

However, something that has often hurt Konate’s form for the Anfield outfit has been his injuries, but now, it feels like they may have actually done the Reds a favour.Ibrahima Konate’s Real Madrid transfer is threatening to collapse due to his recent injuries for LiverpoolKonate’s injury-proneness is one of the main things that has kept him from being one of the best centre-backs in the world. But now, as per a report from Spanish outlet Cadena SER, his injuries may have actually helped Liverpool out.

This is excellent news for Liverpool, especially since Virgil van Dijk’s contract is set to run out in the summer of 2027.Ibrahima Konate could end up becoming Liverpool’s next Virgil van Dijk if he stays at AnfieldKonate and Van Dijk have managed to form a solid partnership over the last few years that they’ve played alongside one another.Last season, the duo were among the best in the Premier League, with their back four being fairly formidable.This season, due to the number of new additions that have been made, things have been a bit more difficult. Konate has been in some terrible form for Liverpool recently, but once his contract situation is sorted, it feels like that will be a massive weight lifted off his shoulders.