Ibrahima Konate in agony and uses his shirt as a sling in the face of Liverpool's biggest injury problem

Ibrahima Konate left the field in agony at half-time of Liverpool's clash with Brighton in what could be another major blow for the Reds.

After the half-time whistle blew at Anfield, Konate looked very uncomfortable as the members of LiverpoolThe medical staff gave him some treatment.

As the French defender walked away, he was seen using the bottom of his shirt as a sling for his left arm.

The injury was due to him slipping and landing awkwardly while attacking a Liverpool corner.

Joe Gomez was hired as KonateSubstitute at the start of the second half.

This is the last thing Reds manager Arne Slot will want as Liverpool will no longer have Alisson, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa until after the November international break.

Liverpool were 1-0 down at half-time and Fedri Kadioglu gave the away team a shock lead in the 14th minute.

However, quick goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah saw Liverpool go from 1-0 down to 2-1 up in the space of four minutes of the second half.

It is a great opportunity for Liverpool to gain an advantage in the title race against their rivals. Arsenal lose in Newcastle earlier on Saturday.

Liverpool have made a positive start to the season, coming into the weekend second in the Premier League standings, one point behind leaders Manchester City.

They also reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup and won their first three Champions League games this season.

Konate has been one of the team's standout players, starting every Premier League game for Liverpool this season; However, it seems likely that he will face a period of absence as a result of this injury.

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However, the nature of his injury or how long he will be out for have not yet been confirmed.