DECIDED: Real Madrid forgets about Konaté

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The name of Ibrahima Konaté had been on the decision table of Real Madrid for months, but in recent weeks, the situation changed dramatically after a deep evaluation of his performance. The white sports management, who had been closely monitoring him, decided to discard him due to the clear drop in form the Frenchman has been showing in the Premier League.

At Liverpool, the defender is going through a particularly delicate period, with inconsistent performances that have been criticized by analysts and fans due to lapses in concentration and positioning errors in crucial phases of the games. This below-par performance has indirectly led to a significant number of goals conceded by the 'reds' in recent matches being associated with him.

The Madrid club considered Ibrahima Konaté an attractive prospect due to his physicality, ability to cover ground at the back, and European experience. However, his current level does not convey the security required by a team that competes annually to win both LaLiga and the Champions League. Internal reports reveal repeated defensive lapses and difficulties in anticipation, a worrying pattern for a defender who should take immediate responsibility.

Real Madrid redefines its defensive targets list

Removing Ibrahima Konaté from the radar represents a significant shift in Real Madrid's strategy, as the focus will now be on the other two priority options: Dayot Upamecano and Marc Guéhi. Both have shown much more positive and stable performances in the matches analyzed by the club.

Upamecano, a regular feature at Bayern, stands out for his strength, natural leadership, and ability to perform in high-pressure scenarios. Despite occasional fluctuations, his reliability surpasses that of the Liverpool defender. Guéhi, on the other hand, has established himself in the English elite with surprising maturity, displaying defensive solidity and tactical awareness that have strongly attracted the attention of Real Madrid scouts.

At Valdebebas, they believe that either of them could fit perfectly into the upcoming project, especially because Real Madrid aims to secure a center-back who can assume leadership from day one. Both profiles meet this requirement, whereas the current performance of Ibrahima Konaté raises too many uncertainties.

LaLiga demands a reliable defensive leader

Real Madrid faces a huge challenge: it needs an immediate defensive reference to sustain its sporting project. The demands of LaLiga, combined with the aspiration to also dominate the continent, require the addition of a player with consistency, character, and hierarchy.

The poor form of Ibrahima Konaté at Liverpool has been decisive in excluding him from the equation. The club aims to minimize risks and opt for a player capable of providing solidity in every match, something the Frenchman is currently not guaranteeing in his present moment.

A decisive internal assessment

The club's analysts thoroughly reviewed several defensive sequences of the French player, and in many of them, Ibrahima Konaté is exposed in key actions, either due to lack of attention or timing and spatial errors. Although Klopp maintains his confidence in him, the inconsistency weighs heavily when considering a signing meant to lead.

For Real Madrid, the priority is to maintain a defensive line without uncertainties. Hence, excluding the Frenchman from the list is seen as a natural and necessary move.

An immediate future without Ibrahima Konaté

All indications suggest that Ibrahima Konaté will not be part of the plans of the white club for the upcoming summer. The focus is now on more solid alternatives that can support a project designed to compete at the highest level. The Madrid board is clear that the future involves strengthening the defense with a reliable and stable player, something the Liverpool center-back is currently not providing.

Important decisions will come in the summer, but one of them is already made: the paths of the French defender and Real Madrid definitively diverge... at least for now.

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