Konaté breaks silence amid Liverpool’s defensive crisis

November 28, 2025 Oliver Obel

Recent coverage from BBC Sport and other major outlets in the United Kingdom has highlighted a worrying pattern in Liverpool’s defending. Their four to one Champions League loss to PSV, a group stage match that drifted away from them in the second half, was their third straight defeat in all competitions.

In each of those games, Liverpool conceded at least three goals, an unusual development for a team that lifted the Premier League title only a few months ago.

Konaté, who is twenty six, has found himself at the center of the discussion. Although the defensive issues involve the entire back line, his recent errors have drawn significant attention at a time when Liverpool sit in the middle of the league table with six wins and six losses.

Konaté asks supporters to stay with the team

In a message posted on his official social media accounts, Konaté urged unity and acknowledged the frustration that has built around Liverpool’s recent results. His full statement read:

"We have to take this moment on the chest. Criticism is part of football, and we will fight back every time and come through this storm. In these moments, the fans matter most.

The ones who stand with us in the good times and the bad, the ones who sing for us even in the difficult moments. Your voice and your support mean everything to us. We know we need to improve and we will keep fighting for you. Always."

The statement seemed intended to ease the tension surrounding the squad, whose confidence has clearly taken a hit.

Carragher’s comments add to the scrutiny

Jamie Carragher, speaking on Sky Sports during the PSV match, reacted strongly when a defensive mistake from Konaté contributed to the Dutch team’s third goal. He was heard saying, "Oh my God, Konaté. Watch him here, oh my God," before questioning the decision to keep selecting the defender.

Carragher had already expressed concerns earlier in the season, when he said Konaté had a "really poor night" in the opening league win over Bournemouth. Former player Matt Le Tissier later suggested that Carragher’s remarks at that time were overly harsh.

Contract uncertainty continues

Konaté’s contract expires in the summer, and reports from Sky Sports and the Spanish newspaper Marca have linked him with a possible move to Real Madrid on a free transfer. While speculation of this kind often emerges when a player approaches the end of a deal, it adds an extra layer of pressure as Liverpool attempt to steady their form.

Liverpool return to domestic competition this weekend at Anfield, and a positive result would provide much needed relief for both the team and their most scrutinised defender.

Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports, The Guardian, Marca