"Owes his teammates an apology","All time stinker" - Fans slam Liverpool star for his showing in 3-0 loss to Manchester City

Liverpool fans on social media have called out Ibrahima Konate for his display in their 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Both sides were in action in the Premier League on Sunday, November 9.

Erling Haaland wasted a huge opportunity to give the hosts the lead after Giorgi Mamardashvili saved his penalty in the 13th minute. However, the striker redeemed himself by planting his header into the back of the net to put Manchester City ahead moments later (29’).

Nico Gonzalez doubled the Citizens' lead at the cusp of halftime (45+3’). His effort deflected off Virgil van Dijk and went into the back of the net, making the halftime scoreline 2-0.

In the 63rd minute, Jeremy Doku rifled his effort into the net, leaving Mamardashvili with no chance of saving the ball. Thus, the encounter ended 3-0 in favor of Manchester City.

Meanwhile, Konate won two out of five ground duels contested, made five clearances, but lost possession of the ball six times (via Sofascore). He arguably also failed to properly track Haaland's movement in the build-up to City's opening goal.

After the encounter, fans took to X to criticize Konate for his performance, with one tweeting:

"Konate was a horror scene on the pitch today, really owes his teammates an apology. just horrible. set the entire tone for City on a platter."

Angelo

@fpl_angelo

@TaintlessRed Konate was a horror scene on the pitch today, really owes his teammates an apology. just horrible. set the entire tone for City on a platter

"Konate this has been an all time stinker omfg🤦‍♂️," another added.

Salman 🙏

@SalmanO42994594

Konate this has been an all time stinker omfg🤦‍♂️

Others posted:

AARP YOUNGBOY

@seeryandavis

Bench Konate. I’m sorry but he’s been shit. Can’t make excuses for him anymore.

Dan

@AV3SY

don’t wanna see konate start another game for liverpool till he proves himself

Jackson Lamb

@MrJacksonLamb

@davidlynchlfc Konate is cooked

Konate's future at Anfield has remained a subject of speculation in recent months, with his contract set to expire this summer.

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"There is no point discussing this from my point of view" - Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool's loss to Manchester City

Liverpool FC v Real Madrid C.F. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 - Source: Getty

The Reds captain, Virgil van Dijk, has revealed that sharing his opinion on the defeat to Manchester City is meaningless. He likewise suggested that Liverpool needs to improve as the season is still salvageable.

In an interview after the Reds' 3-0 loss to Manchester City, Van Dijk said (via Fabrizio Romano on X):

"There is no point discussing this from my point of view. The reality is that we lost 3-0 and that is a big blow. We lost. We have to improve. The season is long and will be a big fight."

Following the loss to Manchester City, the Reds have dropped to eighth position in the Premier League standings. Arne Slot's men have registered 18 points from 11 league games this term.