Ibrahima Konate has opened up about the changes between last season and this one, with Liverpool looking more defensively secure under Arne Slot's style of play.

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has left out several key players for their Champions League trip to PSV on Wednesday night. Slot has travelled without Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and seven others to the Netherlands.

Real Madrid are interested in signing Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool in the summer of 2025 with Paris Saint-Germain also keen.

In their recent 4-1 thrashing of Ipswich Town, Liverpool showcased not just their attacking prowess but also a defensive solidity that has been the backbone of their success under the guidance of Arne Slot.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is still to sign an Anfield contract extension despite being offered a new deal.

Ibrahima Konate has offered his thoughts on Mohamed Salah's incredible season so far and his centre-back partnership with Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool

Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure for Liverpool under Arne Slot, with the defender saying the club are keen to extend his Anfield stay.

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Liverpool find themselves at a crossroads with Ibrahima Konaté’s contract situation. The French centre-back, a crucial piece of the Reds’ defensive puzzle, has yet to commit his long-term future to the club despite being offered a new deal.

If you want to go even cheaper, Dean Huijsen (£4.4m) is also a fine pick. He is £0.4m cheaper than his team-mate and is nailed-on in that first team with Marcos Senesi (£4.6m) out until April.

Ibrahima Konate has explained how Arne Slot has left him less “exposed” in defence, with a big change in the use of Trent Alexander-Arnold in particular. Konate’s longevity has been a clear project for Slot and his staff since taking over at Liverpool, which by and large has paid off.