Ibrahima Konate has endured poor form as Liverpool suffered nine defeats in 12 games and Real Madrid have now ended their transfer interest in the out-of-contract defender

Ibrahima Konate has pledged to "fight back" following a difficult period of form, as reports suggest Real Madrid have cooled their pursuit of the Liverpool defender. The Frenchman is among several Reds stars whose performances have declined sharply during a dismal spell that has seen Arne Slot's side suffer nine losses in 12 matches across all competitions.

The centre-back has been withdrawn early in the second period during Liverpool's last two outings - a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and Wednesday's disastrous 4-1 Champions League reverse against PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.

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