Ibrahima Konate Included in France Squad Despite Injury: Latest News
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been included in the France squad for their upcoming friendlies against Germany and Chile, despite being sidelined with a muscle injury. The 24-year-old is expected to return from injury on Sunday, which must have given France the confidence to name him in their squad.
Konate missed Liverpool’s recent match against Manchester City and will also be absent for their Europa League clash on Thursday due to the injury he picked up in Prague. However, the injury has been deemed minor, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stating that Konate “has a good chance” of playing against Manchester United before the international break.
Liverpool’s hopes of remaining in all competitions are hinging on the result of their FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United, which will be their final game before the break. It is not ideal for Liverpool that their three most senior centre-backs, including Konate, will all be involved in international duty during this break, especially considering Joe Gomez’s recent England call-up.
The hope for Liverpool is that Konate will be managed carefully during his time away with the national team. There is a concern that his injury could have been better managed in Prague, as he was allowed to continue playing after halftime.
However, if Konate is unable to prove his fitness before the Manchester United match, it is unlikely that he will join his national team for the two friendly games. More information about his availability is expected when Klopp addresses the press on Friday afternoon.
Overall, it is a positive sign for Konate and Liverpool that he has been named in the France squad despite his injury. It shows that the player’s recovery is progressing well and that there is confidence in his ability to return to full fitness soon. Liverpool will be hoping that Konate can play a crucial role in their upcoming fixtures and help them continue their pursuit of success in all competitions.