"Please come January 1st": Liverpool need to replace starter in terrible form, says Pennant

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Ibrahima Konate has been one of the worst performers in the Liverpool team this season and his form shows no sign of improving. The Frenchman is out of contract at the end of the season, and while it seemed like a priority to extend his terms, his performances this season suggest it would be a major risk to renew.

Jermaine Pennant has had enough of Ibrahima Konate after Leeds United shocker Liverpool were held to a 3-3 draw by Leeds United on Saturday despite taking the lead twice, with Konate guilty of providing the home side with an easy route back into the game. Taking to X, former Liverpool star, Jermaine Pennant admitted that his patience with Konate has run dry after another worrying performance from Konate.

“He’s strong and quick but that’s it, technically he’s awful, doesn’t win aerial duels even though he’s 6’4, passing ability of Sunday league… Marc Guehi please come January 1st.” Konate must improve soon or he may be released for free It would be quite a turnaround for Liverpool to go from being engaged in talks with Konate’s representatives to willingly letting him leave for free at the end of the year. Liverpool sorely need the commanding centre-back that helped them win the Premier League last season but Konate is a shadow of his former self.