Jamie Carragher has been critical of Ibrahima Konate’s recent performances for Liverpool, particularly during the early weeks of the current 2025-26 Premier League season. He has described Konate as being “all over the place” and “not at the races”, citing instances where the defender lost aerial duels and was at fault for goals conceded.
Carragher’s comments have been made on Sky Sports’ commentary and in post-match analysis. He was notably critical after matches against Bournemouth and Newcastle United in August 2025, and also earlier in the year following a match against Wolves where Konate was substituted at halftime after picking up a yellow card for a “stupid challenge”.
The criticism comes amidst speculation about Konate’s future at Liverpool, with his contract nearing its end and Real Madrid reportedly interested in him. Despite the criticism, Konate has also received some support, with other pundits urging a more lenient view given the early stage of the season and potential factors like injury or tactical shifts.
Here are some of Konate’s stats from the 2025-26 Premier League season as of September 30, 2025:
