Liverpool are one win away from the title and at a time that we’d like all of the gamers to be targeted on the job at hand, one man is stepping as much as the plate.
Choosing his Premier League crew of the week for BBC Sport, Troy Deeney made area for one Crimson in his facet after the win towards Leicester Metropolis – Ibou Konate.
Explaining the choice, the 36-year-old stated: ‘Liverpool made exhausting work of it towards Leicester however Konate confirmed that he’s on the prime degree bodily and he’s switched on.
‘He may turn into a fantastic centre-back, presumably one that might rival the greats.’
It’s actually some huge reward for a person who received 100% of his duels on the King Energy Stadium (through Sofascore) and has been in high-quality type of late.
Ibou Konate has been in nice type for Liverpool this season
With tales suggesting that the membership are struggling to agree phrases with the Frenchman on a brand new contract, the place he’s reported to be asking for a 40% pay rise, his performances are actually encouraging.
As Virgil van Dijk has signed his new deal too, there’s no urgent must put money into a brand new central defender this summer season.
Subsequently, tying down the way forward for the 25-year-old might be probably the most useful transfer in the long run.
Our No.5 has a fantastic bond with the followers too, one thing we’ve seen a number of occasions at Anfield already this season.
If we mix enjoying effectively, with somebody who appears blissful of their environment – then all of it begins to make extra sense handy Konate a brand new contract this summer season.
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