(Analysis) Has Konate become a problem for Liverpool? | OneFootball

Amid the decline in the English team's performance, the Frenchman's performance poses a significant problem.

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Although the Frenchman has been a cornerstone since the arrival of Dutch coach Arne Slot at Liverpool in the summer of 2014, his current decline in performance with the Reds, especially in the Premier League, seems to be a major problem for the team this season.

The Frenchman's poor performance was part of the big problem the team has been suffering from this season already. The team has conceded 21 goals by this point in only the Dutch coach's second season with the Reds.

The level of the defense system has declined!

The injuries played a major role in the decline of the team's defensive system, with newcomer Frimpong and first-choice goalkeeper Alisson both injured, and Hungarian Milos not performing at his best. Therefore, the pressure was truly unbearable on everyone.

Furthermore, Liverpool's current high-pressing system has left the French defender exposed to his greatest weakness, leaving many large spaces for him to cover during the high-pressing process, which is one of his weaknesses.

The Frenchman is attracting interest from several teams already ready to acquire his services in the upcoming market, including Real Madrid, as news reports indicate, and also their big rival Barcelona. With Konate's level declining, perhaps Slout will already have to look at alternative solutions coming from the bench or sign a new center-back who can keep up with the Dutchman's approach.