Ibrahima Konaté shares an emotional message after facing heavy criticism from Jamie Carragher.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has shared a heartfelt message after coming under heavy fire for his recent performances. Despite winning the Premier League last season, the Reds have looked far from their best in 2025/26.
Arne Slot’s side were hammered 4–1 by PSV at Anfield in their latest Champions League game, their third straight defeat. With Liverpool conceding three or more goals in each of those losses, the defence has been heavily criticised — and no player has taken more blame than Konaté.
Konaté Breaks His Silence
Posting on social media, the 26-year-old urged supporters to stick with the team as they try to recover their form. His emotional statement read:
“We have to take this moment on the chest. Criticism is part of football, and we’ll fight back every time and come through this storm. In these moments, the fans matter most… Your voice and your support mean everything to us. We know we need to improve and we’ll keep fighting for you. Always.”
Liverpool currently sit 12th in the Premier League with six wins and six defeats, while their Champions League campaign has also been inconsistent.
Carragher Leads the Criticism
Jamie Carragher has been one of Konaté’s fiercest critics. After the defeat to PSV, he even suggested Slot should be sacked for continuing to select the centre-back. Konaté struggled badly on the night, including a costly mistake that led to PSV’s third goal.
Carragher was caught saying:
“Oh my God, Konaté… that’s a sackable offence for the manager for keeping him in the team.”
This isn’t the first time Carragher has called out the Frenchman this season, and with Konaté’s contract expiring in the summer — alongside long-standing links to Real Madrid — the scrutiny around him is only intensifying.
