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IBRAHIMA KONATE DEAL DONE AS LIVERPOOL ISSUE CLEAR STATEMENT
Rio Ferdinand & Conor Coady defend Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté from criticism. Ferdinand blames Real Madrid transfer links, while Coady points to a lack of protection from his right-back, forcing the centre-back into difficult wide areas.
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Rio Ferdinand and Conor Coady, two former Premier League defenders, have hurried to defend Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool. After receiving criticism previously this season, the Frenchman's form has been rejected by the central defensive duo.
After their Premier League title defence faltered over the past seven days, Arne Slot's team has come under intense scrutiny. Nevertheless, despite winning their first five games, Liverpool's defensive lacklustre play has been a major talking point throughout the season due to Konate's efforts.
The Reds face a similar situation to the one that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold go under a cloud after joining Real Madrid, and the 26-year-old's contract expires next summer.
The former RB Leipzig custodian has long been coveted by Los Blancos, and there has been conjecture that Xabi Alonso's team may try to take advantage of the free agency market once more.
Konate has had inconsistent play this season due to the continuous doubts about his future at Liverpool. He recovered with strong performances against Arsenal and Everton, but he was criticised for his mistakes in the games against Bournemouth, Newcastle United, and Galatasaray.
Ferdinand has asserted that Konate is being used as a scapegoat because of the uncertainty surrounding his future and the persistent rumours of a move to Madrid.
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He asserted, "Konate's poor performance from the previous season is not the reason he is receiving the spotlight."
"Real Madrid's interest is the only reason for it, and now he will be the target of criticism from dissatisfied Liverpool supporters and representatives of the media.
"Or, if there is a small error here and two persons need to share blame, he will most likely receive it today due to that circumstance."
Liverpool has struggled defensively this season, and their late-game scoring spree has been undone by late-game concedes. The champions have come back from behind to tie the score in both of their previous Premier League games, but they lost in stoppage time after Estevao Willian's goal replicated Eddie Nketiah's late effort seven days prior.
Conor Bradley has also seen a decline in performance, and new defensive additions Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez have come under more scrutiny. According to Coady, Konate's accidents and unfavourable outbursts are caused by his right-sided companions' lack of protection.
"I look from a centre-back's point of view, and let us be honest, Konate is getting a little stick at the start of the season," the former Liverpool and Everton defender stated.
However, you must keep in mind that he must now play in a new manner. In other words, he is now forced to defend in the channel since Szoboszlai is out of midfield, and Frimpong or Conor Bradley are out of position.
They took advantage of that channel, so Konate had to go out and defend. Now, from the perspective of a centre-back, you do not want to go out there and defend as a right-back.
"It is difficult; you are not out there for a reason—you are not fast enough.
"Even when Trent would move into midfield, I always assumed he was there." He received a lot of criticism for his defence, but now that there is no full-back in place, the space is freed up whenever the ball is in transition, forcing Konate to defend in the channel with a huge gap.
"There is a reason you play centre-back instead of right-back, and I am telling you now, no centre-back wants to defend there."
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
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Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
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"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
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According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.
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