Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has backed supervisor Arne Slot to seek out options after the Reds have been overwhelmed 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain.
Ibrahima Konate thinks the Premier League ought to help its European golf equipment extra (Picture: Getty Photos)
Ibrahima Konate needs to see a Premier League rule modified after Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint‐Germain. Liverpool suffered a 2-0 reverse on the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night, with Need Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia discovering the web in every half.
The setback will solely intensify scrutiny on Reds supervisor Arne Slot, who has confronted criticism throughout a difficult season, along with his Premier League champions now securing simply two victories from their final eight matches throughout all competitions. And Konate referred to as on the Premier League to supply better backing to its golf equipment participating within the Champions League, mentioning that PSG had their Ligue 1 conflict in opposition to Lens – scheduled between the 2 legs – moved forward of their European fixture.
“I feel this has [happened] to instances in a row as a result of final season, it was the identical,” Konate added. “I want we had the identical factor within the Premier League however it’s utterly totally different.
“In a method I am joyful for them as a result of it is good for them and I feel the league helps them to achieve one thing within the Champions League.
“I am hoping the Premier League will do the identical sooner or later or why not this season for the groups who play within the Champions League as properly, you realize?”
Slot opted to deploy three centre‐backs in opposition to PSG, primarily leaving Liverpool with 5 defenders and often a sixth when Ryan Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister retreated deeper.
Talking afterwards, the France worldwide added: “What do I consider the consequence tonight? For certain I am not joyful. I do know now we have one other recreation at Anfield, it is our residence, something can occur there and now we have to ensure we’re prepared for the sport on Saturday.
“After we will suppose extra about that recreation in opposition to PSG. I feel PSG, like final season, [are] among the best groups on the planet. They present it once more right now.
PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 08: Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool runs with the ball whereas below strain from Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint-Germain in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Ultimate First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes on April 08, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos) (Picture: Getty Photos)
“It was robust for us to discover a resolution to seek out the goal however that is the work of the supervisor now to see what we are able to enhance, what we are able to change for the sport at residence and we’ll see.”
The second leg takes place at Anfield subsequent Tuesday, with the Reds hoping to claw again the deficit, whereas Mohamed Salah, who was saved on the bench in Paris, might be pushing to characteristic.
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The Champions League stays Liverpool’s sole alternative for a trophy this season following their humiliating 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final thrashing by the hands of Manchester Metropolis final weekend.
Their Premier League marketing campaign has equally unravelled, with the Reds failing to construct on Slot’s exceptional debut season wherein they claimed the league title.
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