The Liverpool center-back has been outstanding this season alongside Virgil van Dijk, but Arne Slot wants to see him develop one aspect of his game and feels it would have a big impact on the team

Arne Slot recently welcomed back Ibrahima Konate from a period out injured and the Liverpool boss is keen not to put too much on the defender amid fears his problem could return

Konate has made 22 appearances for Liverpool this season, with 15 coming in the Premier League. Slot was asked how good Konate could become and said: "He's already very good. He's a centre-back who, without even touching the ball, is impressive because he is so strong and tall.

The latest on Curtis Jones and Ibrahima Konate's fitness issues as Arne Slot previews Liverpool's game with Ipswich on Saturday

Danny Murphy claims that Arne Slot's Liverpool team get worse when Ibrahima Konate does not start after their win over Ipswich.

Arne Slot has delivered an update on the fitness of Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones ahead of Liverpool's clash with Ipswich

Liverpool boss Arne Slot shares where Ibrahima Konate can improve as he sung the Reds defender's praises ahead of the Ipswich Town clash.

Konate was desperate to return ahead of schedule with Liverpool ’s defenders struggling with injuries. The 25-year-old suffered his knee problem in the 2-0 win over Real Madrid in November but wanted to help out after learning that team-mate Joe Gomez had suffered a hamstring injury in December.

Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure for Liverpool under Arne Slot, with the defender saying the club are keen to extend his Anfield stay.

Trent Alexander-Arnold returns for Liverpool as Arne Slot makes five changes for the visit of Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Andy Robertson is also recalled at left-back at the expense of Kostas Tsimikas as Ibrahima Konate starts alongside Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah admits it has been a difficult season for him but feels he is still learning with every game.

Arne Slot believes it has become harder for Liverpool to score goals after they left it late to earn a stoppage-time 2-0 victory over Brentford. The league-leaders, who had 37 shots on Saturday, needed Darwin Nunez’s late double to secure a precious three points in their bid for Premier League glory.