Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté says he struggled with depression after the deaths of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his father. Sources report that Jota, alongside his brother André Silva, died in a car crash in July. Konaté later revealed that his father, Hamady, died in January after a long illness. Konaté says the personal losses affected his mental health and that he continued to carry out his football duties while dealing with the condition. The reports also note that his form and performance were affected during the period of personal turmoil. BBC and other outlets describe his reflections on “low points” and state that he frames depression as a deep, personal challenge rather than something external. Other coverage additionally connects his comments to his time at Liverpool, describing this as part of his final season with the club. Overall, the outlets agree that Konaté’s public comments focus on mental health struggles linked to bereavement, and that both deaths occurred within roughly the past year.