Konate's poor performance costs Liverpool in Galatasaray defeat
Liverpool's centre-back Ibrahima Konate had a night to forget in the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, according to former winger Steve McManaman. Konate recorded two tackles, five clearances, a last-man tackle, and blocked one shot but was dribbled past once and made an error leading to a shot. His poor positioning allowed Victor Osimhen's header to be headed by Mario Lemina for the winning goal. Van Dijk also contributed to the goal by failing to block Osimhen's initial header. McManaman criticized the defence's vulnerability, stating 'anything that went into the penalty area, they looked as if they were going to concede.' Konate nearly conceded again when Noa Lang set up Osimhen, but the effort was offside. The defeat marks Slot's 100th match in charge of Liverpool.