Ibrahima Konate has enjoyed a strong start to the season under Arne Slot and has played a pivotal role in spearheading Liverpool to the top of the Premier League standings. The French international was benched for the opening game of the season against Ipswich Town but came on at halftime in place of Jarell Quansah as the Englishman looked a bit out of sorts. Since then, there’s been no looking back for Konate, who has forged a fantastic partnership with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the backline. Amid his rich vein of form, Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has stated j…
