Ibou Konate found himself in a position at the end of last season where Jarell Quansah was starting ahead of him and there were understandable worries about his fitness.
Starting for France in the pre-Euros friendlies eased some of these concerns but after not playing in the group stages for his nation, the defender has issued an update.
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Speaking with the press, our No.5 said (as translated by @AnythingLFC_): “A 100 percent Ibou would never have sat on the bench.”
This shows that there must be still be a fitness problem that is plaguing the 25-year-old, something that seems to be happening increasingly frequently.
You can view Konate’s comments via MadeinFOOT.com on YouTube:
Konate speaks on not starting for France at #EURO2024
“A 100 percent Ibou would never have sat on the bench.” pic.twitter.com/IyfWDK8Nlr
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) June 30, 2024
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