A terrible news has emerged regarding Konate’s injury after an incident where Van Dijk accidentally stepped on his hand during the match. This unfortunate injury could affect his availability, leaving fans and the team concerned about his recovery.

Although Liverpool secured all three points thanks to second-half goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah that overturned an early lead by Ferdi Kadioglu, Konate’s injury cast a shadow over an otherwise successful day at Anfield.

His sudden exit raised immediate concerns among fans and teammates, particularly about the severity of his arm injury.

As Liverpool awaits an official update on Konate’s condition, Virgil van Dijk offered some insight into his teammate’s situation. Speaking after the game, the Liverpool captain expressed cautious optimism about Konate’s recovery.

Van Dijk shared that the injury seemed to result from a collision involving multiple players near the ball, during which he might have accidentally struck Konate’s arm. Though initially worrisome, Van Dijk’s remarks suggested hope that Konate’s setback may be minor.

When Konate left the field holding his arm, concerns arose over a potentially lengthy recovery. Van Dijk, however, reassured fans that an arm injury doesn’t always mean a long absence, depending on the damage.

“Hopefully, it’s not too bad,” Van Dijk commented post-match. Speaking to BBC Sport, he indicated that while the injury was unfortunate, there’s hope for a swift recovery, allowing Konate to return to the squad sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, Joe Gomez stepped up effectively in Konate’s absence, delivering a solid defensive performance. Despite missing a chance to score shortly after coming on, Gomez showed resilience at the back, partnering with Van Dijk to keep Brighton at bay.

With two more games before the season’s third international break, Gomez now has a promising opportunity to prove himself in the starting lineup. Alongside Jarell Quansah, who has also drawn praise, Liverpool’s defense appears ready to handle Konate’s absence, should his recovery take a few weeks.