Liverpool’s season could hardly begin better than it did. The Reds top both the Premier League and the Champions League tables and are arguably the best team in the world at the moment. However, the magnificent triumph over Real Madrid last Wednesday took its toll, as Arne Slot won’t be able to count on one of his key defenders, Ibrahima Konate, for at least 5-6 weeks.Konate, Wishing Speedy Recovery. pic.twitter.com/K2Gu18t66v— . ✞ (@LiverpoolAgreed) November 29, 2024 The Frenchman suffered an injury against Los Blancos after a duel with Endrick and will be dearly missed, given that Liverpool conceded only nine goals in 17 matches in the two major competitions. Nevertheless, the Reds’ defensive bulwark will have to get a new member – either Jarell Quansah or Joe Gomez.Guess who’s back for the game of the seasonThe first currently seems closer to the starting lineup and partnership with the captain Virgil van Dijk, even though he’s played less than Gomez. Yet, neither of the two had significant playing time, as they collected 491 minutes combined. Hence, whoever gets a chance will have to shake off the rust and await the derby clash against Man City at Anfield (19.00) fully prepared to cope with Erling Haaland and Co.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 13Friday Brighton – Southampton 1-1 (1-0)/Mitoma 29 – Downes 59/Saturday Brentford – Leicester 4-1 (3-1)/Wissa 25, Schade 29, 45+8, 59 – Buonanotte 21/Crystal Palace – Newcastle 1-1 (0-0)/Munoz 90+4 – Guehi 53 og/Nott.Forest – Ipswich 1-0 (0-0)/Wood 48 pen/Wolverhampton – Bournemouth 2-4 (1-3)/Larsen 5, 69 – Kluivert 3 pen, 16 pen, 74 pen, Kerkez 8/West Ham – Arsenal 2-5 (2-5)/Wan-Bissaka 38, Emerson 40 – Gabriel 10, Trossard 27, Odegaard 34 pen, Havertz 36, Saka 45+5 pen/Sunday 16.30: (1.75) Chelsea (4.10) Aston Villa (4.70)16.30: (1.53) Man.Utd. (4.10) Everton (6.50)16.30: (1.70) Tottenham (4.15) Fulham (4.50)19.00: (2.15) Liverpool (3.90) Man.City (3.25)***odds are subject to change***
