Liverpool fans vote on whether they want Ibrahima Konate to stay with brutal verdict reached
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Ibrahima Konate is preparing to enter the final six months of his Liverpool contract with no resolution in sight.The Frenchman has been a key player under Arne Slot, playing 31 times as the Reds won the Premier League last season.But Konate has not been in good form this year, with fans beginning to question his commitment to Liverpool.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Real Madrid appear ready to snatch the centre-back for nothing next summer, with plenty more of Europe’s top sides no doubt looking to pounce as well.Liverpool are still trying to keep Konate, but there are question marks over his salary demands, and there is no guarantee that an agreement will be struck.With debate raging over Konate‘s form and a very clear chance that he leaves next summer, Rousing The Kop asked Liverpool supporters to vote on whether they even want their No.
Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesMajority of Liverpool fans do not care if Ibrahima Konate leavesLiverpool’s defensive issues have been laid bare this season. Having conceded 17 goals in 11 Premier League games, it is clear that Konate has been part of the problem.As a result, fans have seemingly decided that they are no longer bothered if the 26-year-old decides he wants to go.READ MORE: The real reason why Alexander Isak was an unused substitute during Sweden’s game vs SloveniaAsked whether they would like Konate to sign new terms at Anfield, more than 1,250 Liverpool supporters weighed in with a vote.Of those, only 30% said they would be in favour of Konate staying with the Reds beyond the summer.
Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images 51% of fans decided they would actively not like to see the France international in a Liverpool shirt next season, while a further 19% said they did not mind either way.With a brutal tally of 70% of supporters either pushing him to leave or unbothered if he does, perhaps it is best for everyone if Konate simply announces his intention to go and draws a line under the whole affair.Why Liverpool fans do not want Konate to stayOn form, there is little question of Konate’s quality. I hope he stays until then so we can have him a bit longer”Adam Wharton on Marc Guehi leaving Crystal Palace One mistake often leads to two, three or four in matches and he has never been the most confident with the ball at his feet.Should Konate leave, Liverpool may sign Marc Guehi, and the England man would undoubtedly be an improvement in terms of building up from the back.So, a mixture of current form and the potential for future improvements in the Liverpool squad mean fans’ decision on Konate