- Ibrahima Konade was injured in Liverpool's clash with Sparta Prague
- The Frenchman left just days before the crucial clash with Manchester City
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Liverpool faced a defensive scare just days before they face Manchester City as Ibrahima Konade was forced off during the clash with Sparta Prague.
Jurgen Klopp's side comfortably took control in the Czech capital when Alexis MacAllister scored from the penalty spot five minutes later.
Darwin Nunez added two more goals for the visitors before the break, reaching 50 goals as a Liverpool player and marking 1000 goals since Jurgen Klopp's arrival at the club.
However, this break will prove problematic for the Reds as Connor Bradley replaces Joe Gomez.
Steve McManaman speculated that it may have been a premeditated change, with the decision to replace Gomes possibly due to a knock at half-time as he dramatically denied the hosts an equaliser.
Ibrahima Konade was injured in Liverpool's Europa League clash with Sparta Prague.
The Frenchman was replaced by Virgil van Dijk after picking up a knock in the second half.
Reds fans questioned why Klopp didn't change at half-time of a crucial clash with Man City.
Minutes after the introduction, the youngster scored an own goal that gave Brian Priske's team a glimmer of hope.
Their injury scare would only worsen minutes later as Konade replaced Virgil van Dijk as the Reds took control of the clash again.
Connaught's injury is a major blow for the Reds as they prepare to face Manchester City on Sunday.
Many Liverpool fans on social media criticized Klopp for not substituting the Frenchman at half-time in such an important Premier League game a few days later.
One wrote: 'Why on earth did Glob keep Konate on the HT pitch?'
Another agreed: 'Conate out of town. Thanks Klopp'
A third fan added: 'Connaught getting injured is a huge blow. This season is very important for us. He's making Sunday and that could be a real problem.'
Another supporter noted: 'Never played a league game against Conade City… this is his 3rd season..'