"He is at the heart of the problem": Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool stalwart | OneFootball

"When Liverpool concede, he is at the heart of the problem": Carragher criticizes key player

"He is at the heart of the problem": Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool stalwart

Nothing is going right for Ibrahima Konaté these days. Much like his club, the French defender is enduring a rough patch with Liverpool. His performances, once rock-solid and reassuring, are now under heavy scrutiny after a string of costly mistakes. Against Manchester City, his botched clearance directly resulted in a penalty for the Citizens, sealing another stinging defeat (3-0) for the Reds at the Etihad Stadium.

Jamie Carragher, club legend and now pundit, did not mince his words:

A harsh assessment, but one that highlights the deep unease currently plaguing Liverpool's defense.

Far from his best form, Konaté seems to be lacking confidence and is making more and more errors. Over the last ten matches, the Reds have lost seven—an alarming statistic for a team once famed for its defensive discipline. Arne Slot will need to find answers quickly, as his defensive linchpin has now become more of a liability than a pillar of security.