Kylian Mbappe has referred to as Ibrahima Konate an “absolute beast” and gave the Liverpool defender some severe reward.
Regardless of his harm issues, Liverpool supporters know simply how gifted Konate is, and their views are additionally shared by arguably the world’s finest participant.
At present on worldwide responsibility with Konate, Mbappe was very complimentary of his compatriot on and off the pitch, in an interview with Ouest-France.
With quotes from TBR Football, Mbappe mentioned: “Tremendous participant and tremendous man.
“There’s a fairly loopy factor about him; on the sphere, he’s an absolute beast who you don’t need to cross, however exterior, he’s a pleasure – a really cheerful and pleasant man.
“He’s actually fitted into the group (France squad) in a short time.”
Konate made his debut for France in June 2022, shortly after he had produced a man-of-the-match efficiency within the Champions League ultimate that Liverpool misplaced 1-0 to Actual Madrid.
Now, he has 16 caps for Les Bleus and is anticipated to associate Dayot Upamecano or William Saliba at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Mbappe continued: “It’s like he has been right here for 10 years, however he arrived two years in the past. It’s considered one of his biggest strengths, past the footballer who is consistently rising.
“He takes on significance within the group, he doesn’t hesitate to talk. He’s actually good.
“He took the place of Raphael Varane in central defence, a place with loads of competitors the place we’ve got an excellent expertise pool in France.
“We’re very comfortable to have him with us.”
Whereas Konate was overtaken by Jarell Quansah within the Liverpool squad on the finish of the season, Didier Deschamps rightly nonetheless trusts the defender to guide from the again for the Euros favourites.
France start their European Championships with a recreation towards Austria on June 17, earlier than dealing with the Netherlands on June 21.
The Dutch squad comprises Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and captain Virgil van Dijk.
France’s ultimate group match is on June 25 towards Poland. It’s a group they’re anticipated to progress via comfortably, although the second fixture will little question be a tough take a look at.
Seeing Van Dijk face Mbappe is a tantalising prospect and, with Liverpool presumably having 4 different gamers on the pitch on the similar time, the Reds shall be taking up Leipzig that night time.
