Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konaté, has opened up about how personal tragedies affected his performance during the 2025, 26 season. He shared that it was a tough time both on and off the field.
Konaté played 51 matches for Liverpool, starting 49 of them. He was a regular in the team but found it hard to play at the high standard he had in earlier seasons. This struggle came as the club ended up in fifth place in the Premier League.
The defender has represented the France national team 27 times. He is still part of Didier Deschamps’ squad as France gets ready for the World Cup.
According to a report by BBC Sport on Thursday, Konaté reflected on his season and mentioned several personal losses that left him feeling emotionally drained. He tried to keep his performance high despite these challenges.
"There was never a moment when I felt like I was on the mend. All of these tragic events happened so quickly and as soon as I felt like I was getting my head above water, something else happened," he said.
Even with these difficulties, Konaté said he relied on the support from those around him. He also felt the need to keep pushing for his team.
"I had the support of all these fans, who are exceptional at Liverpool, my team-mates and especially my family. But I also had to learn how to get back on my feet on my own because the team needed me more than ever and I know that my father would have wanted me to get back," he stressed.
Konaté’s words show the emotional weight behind his performances last season. He still played a key role in Liverpool’s defense and continued to be part of the France team.
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