Virgil van Dijk admits “individual mistakes cost” Liverpool but believes in Ibrahima Konate

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Virgil van Dijk has shown his appreciation for Ibrahima Konate after a tough season for the Frenchman, calling him a “fantastic defender.” Konate has struggled more than most for Liverpool this season, falling well below the level he has produced since arriving in 2021. That’s why it’s a team sport,” Van Dijk said.

He’s working on things, like we all do. “He helps me, I help him and that’s how it should be.

He wants the best for the club and I’m pretty sure that will be absolutely fine.” Time for Konate to show he can lead Liverpool’s defence Konate’s improved form of late has been much-needed, following some alarming performances amid links with a move to Real Madrid next summer. Konate is out of contract at the end of this season, so the coming months are vital, in terms of a contract extension being agreed. • READ: Ibrahima Konate’s passionate verdict on Mo Salah: ‘I don’t think it was his last game’ If the 26-year-old does stay, he must show that he can be the future leader of Liverpool’s defence once the 34-year-old Van Dijk has gone.