Arne Slot and his boys have no plans on stopping their perfect form after defeating Manchester City 2-0 in Anfield and increasing the gap in the Premier League title race with nine points more than the second place.
After 13 league matches, Liverpool has secured 11 wins, one draw, and one loss, leaving Pep Guardiola’s team 11 points behind the Reds following four consecutive defeats for the Citizens.
Despite dealing with injuries since the beginning of the season, Liverpool’s Dutch manager has had an impressive start in all competitions.
Currently, Liverpool is without Diogo Jota, who is recovering from a chest injury and is expected to return this month. Conor Bradley, who stepped in for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the match against Real Madrid, has suffered a muscle injury and will miss upcoming matches.
Alisson Becker also left the field in discomfort during the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, and his recovery might take longer than anticipated. However, Caoimhin Kelleher, his replacement, has been outstanding for Liverpool.
Kostas Tsimikas, who played frequently under Arne Slot while filling in for Andrew Robertson, has sustained an ankle injury and will be sidelined for the next few weeks.
Liverpool’s key defender, Ibrahima Konate, was seen leaving Anfield on crutches after the match against Manchester City, and his recovery will take considerable time. The French defender is expected to miss over 10 matches, which could significantly impact the team’s performance this season.
Ibrahima Konate suffered a knee injury in the final moments of Liverpool’s recent Champions League victory over Real Madrid, after being tackled multiple times by Endrick before collapsing in pain.
The day following the injury, Konate shared an update on his social media, expressing his frustration at receiving such news after a memorable Champions League night at Anfield. He reassured fans that the healing process had begun and vowed to return stronger to continue his excellent form for the Reds.
Despite several key players being unavailable, Arne Slot and the team have continued to deliver strong performances, highlighting the squad’s high quality and their pursuit of all trophies this season.
You can view the footage of Ibrahima Konate leaving Anfield on crutches via @LewisSteele_’s Twitter account in the link below:
