Ibrahima Konate has announced the passing of his father, Hamady. The Liverpool defender was absent from the team’s Champions League victory over Marseille as he was in France attending to a family matter.

Konate shared the news of his father’s demise on his Instagram account, revealing details about the upcoming funeral and expressing his grief with the words “From Him we come, and to Him we return.” The funeral is scheduled to take place on Friday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the difficult time Konate was going through and expressed the team’s support for him. In Konate’s absence, Joe Gomez partnered with Virgil van Dijk in defense, with Slot praising Gomez’s performance and highlighting the potential partnership with Van Dijk.

Following the match, Van Dijk sent his condolences to Konate and praised Gomez for his outstanding performance. Konate had been a consistent presence in Liverpool’s lineup, missing only two Carabao Cup games all season. His contract is set to expire soon, with interest from Real Madrid.

Liverpool’s victory against Marseille propelled them to fourth place in the Champions League standings. The team aims to secure a spot directly in the last 16 by avoiding the playoff round. Slot emphasized the importance of player rotation due to injuries and commended the team’s resilience throughout the season.

Reflecting on the match, Slot discussed the challenges Marseille presented and the team’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. He highlighted the difference in performance compared to previous games and praised the team’s efficiency in front of goal.

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