Liverpool secured a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, but defender Ibrahima Konate faced heavy criticism from Jamie Carragher for his part in one of the visitors' goals. The Reds had taken a 2-0 lead through Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo, only for Antoine Semenyo to score twice and level the match. Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah eventually sealed the win for the hosts.
Konate, playing alongside Virgil van Dijk, failed to close down Semenyo as the Bournemouth forward ran from his own half to score the equaliser. The Frenchman did not apply pressure, allowing Semenyo to advance and fire home from the edge of the box.
Speaking on Sky Sports, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was scathing: 'What is Konate doing? He's been absolutely shocking tonight, Konate. Liverpool are way too open, there is no midfield cover. We saw this in pre-season, they're easy to get at.'
Ex-Liverpool full-back Stephen Warnock also criticised the defending on BBC Radio 5 Live, stating: 'Best player on the pitch by an absolute mile, Antoine Semenyo. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate just watch the ball, neither of them go towards Semenyo. At one point he's carried the ball for 40-50 yards and just pulls the ball onto his right foot.'
