Jurgen Klopp has been given a boost with the return to training of centre-back Ibrahima Konate after three weeks out with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old had previously missed the start of the season with a knee injury and has been in and out of the side ever since, with various fitness worries limiting him to just ten appearances across all competitions this campaign. Klopp is hoping that Konate will be able to reunite with Virgil van Dijk in the heart of Liverpool’s defence, but is wary of rushing him back too soon. The German also revealed that a number of other Reds stars are still getting up to speed after significant periods out of action. Following a 5-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League, Klopp is hoping that his team can learn from the mistakes made and be better prepared for their next game.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side has been handed a much-needed boost with the return of centre-back Ibrahima Konate to the training pitch, following a three-week absence due to a hamstring injury.
Konate has seen his game time restricted this season, with a knee injury at the start of the season and various fitness worries causing him to miss the majority of fixtures across all competitions. The 23-year-old is now working hard to get back to full fitness and Klopp is hopeful that he can form a formidable partnership with Virgil van Dijk at the heart of Liverpool’s defence.
However, Klopp is acutely aware of the need not to rush Konate back too soon, instead needing the defender to get up to speed slowly and carefully. He also teased the possibility of a number of other Liverpool stars returning from injury, although he did not specify which players.
The Reds suffered a 5-2 Champions League defeat against Real Madrid in midweek and Klopp will be hoping that his team have learned from their mistakes, ensuring that they are in the best possible shape for their next game. The return of Konate will provide the perfect opportunity for them to show the improvement that the German manager is looking for.
