Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure for Liverpool since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021. The French centre-back is regarded as one of the leaders of the Reds' defence in Arne Slot's first season in charge and has remained a regular starter under the Dutchman.

The Reds defender was forced to withdraw at half-time of Saturday's 2-1 victory over Brighton following a nasty fall that left him in unbearable pain, with fears he may have picked up a serious injury

Liverpool are set to take on Bayer Leverkusen for the first time in the Champions League since the 2004/05 campaign. The Merseysiders last defeated Die Werkself over two legs in the Round of 16 (6-2) on their way to winning their fifth trophy in the tournament in Istanbul.