Liverpool’s nightmare run continues, and this time, the spotlight has fallen directly on Ibrahima Konaté — and not for anything positive. The Reds, already drowning in one of their worst starts in years, suffered yet another humiliating moment in their 0–3 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

With six defeats in their last seven league fixtures and just 18 points after Matchweek 12, tensions were already running high… but Konaté managed to ignite a whole new wave of frustration.

The French defender endured a game he’ll want to forget fast — winning only 56% of his duels, struggling in key defensive moments, and being involved in the build-up to two costly goals. It was the type of performance that leaves supporters shaking their heads in disbelief.

By the 55th minute, Arne Slot decided he’d seen enough. Konaté was withdrawn, and Hugo Ekitike entered to bring some energy into Liverpool’s attack.

But what happened next sent social media into meltdown. Cameras picked up Konaté walking off with a slight smirk and a subtle shake of his head — a gesture that many fans interpreted as disbelief that he was the one substituted.

Within minutes, the online reaction exploded 💥🔥

Supporters didn’t hold back:

“He’s mentally gone.”

“Sell him in January.”

“He’s leaving anyway.”

“He already knows Madrid are calling.”


Konaté’s contract situation hasn’t helped calm things down either. With renewal talks dragging on, major European clubs — including Real Madrid, PSG, and Bayern Munich — are reportedly circling for a potential move.

As Liverpool’s crisis deepens, this latest controversy adds yet another layer of uncertainty around one of their key defenders… and the fanbase is losing patience quickly 😬