Robbie Fowler has accused Ibrahima Konate of having a ‘defeatist attitude’ during Liverpool’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Arne Slot’s side crashed out of the FA Cup as Erling Haaland’s hat-trick, plus a neat finish from Antoine Semenyo, sealed City’s place in the semi-final at Wembley.

During his analysis for City’s fourth goal which saw Haaland complete his 28th career hat-trick, Fowler was unhappy with Konate’s passive defending against Jeremy Doku in the build-up.

‘You know you have tough times, I mentioned before about leaders, just look at the reaction from Konate, that’s like a defeatist attitude, someone who sort of gives in,’ Fowler told TNT Sports.

‘Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great finish, the movement is great, it’s a good goal by City, but I actually want a bit more from my team defensively, I think Konate just gives in.

‘I’ve seen it on more than one occasion this year with him where the ball goes past him and he’s quick to sort of give in.’

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