Konate released from France squad as Liverpool hit with fresh injury concerns

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Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Liverpool’s injury list just got longer — and it’s one name they could really do without. Ibrahima Konate has been released from the French national team and sent back to Liverpool for further checks after failing to recover from a thigh injury.

ALSO READ: Top agent drops Liverpool hint in surprise transfer admission How Konate injury impacts Liverpool squad? While there’s no sign the injury has worsened, Konate’s withdrawal means the Reds will now be sweating over his availability for their huge clash against Manchester United next weekend.

ALSO READ: Liverpool hit with worrying injury list ahead of Man United clash Liverpool face nervy wait The club’s medical team will assess Konate at AXA Training Centre once he returns to Merseyside. It’s a reminder of how fragile Liverpool’s defensive depth has become this season.