4 days ago · In total, Van Dijk played 28 passes into the final third and Konate 21, though interestingly the captain was considerably more accurate with his long passes (completing seven of eight, 87.5%) than ...

Apr 6, 2022 · Since joining Liverpool from RB Leipzig last summer, Ibrahima Konate has started to build an impressive centre-back partnership with Virgil van Dijk. Konate has to compete with Joel Matip for a place in Jurgen Klopp's team but often impresses alongside Van Dijk when they are both named in the starting XI.

Feb 2, 2024 · Player analysis: Ibrahima Konate & Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) In and out of possession Konate and Van Dijk have become a formidable centre-back partnership who enhance Liverpool ’s title prospects.

Nov 13, 2024 · And Gallas believes Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté is now leading the way, even surpassing his iconic Anfield team-mate Virgil van Dijk, long considered the finest around. Konaté, 25, is in his...

Oct 2, 2024 · Virgil van Dijk help crucial to Ibrahima Konate. Van Dijk raved about Konate after his goal against Wolves on Saturday. The bond the two defenders share is obvious. Clearly, putting the ball in the back of the net is not Konate’s primary job at Liverpool. But the fact that he is doing so after more than two barren years is very pleasing.

Oct 28, 2024 · Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has praised his center-back partner Ibrahima Konate after the pair impressed against Arsenal in the weekend's Premier League clash.

Mar 5, 2024 · Ibrahima Konate has detailed how playing alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has helped him improve as a centre-back. Konate and Van Dijk have frequently partnered in the middle of the Reds’ defence this season as Jürgen Klopp’s side have competed on four fronts.

Sep 19, 2024 · Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate has quietly taken centre stage this season, outshining even Virgil van Dijk in one key area that’s left fans buzzing.

Sep 23, 2024 · At their best, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk have as good a partnership as William Saliba and Gabriel of Arsenal. The numbers did not show that last season because Liverpool played...

Sep 30, 2024 · Virgil van Dijk speaks about Ibrahima Konate to BBC Radio Merseyside after Liverpool's win at Wolves: "I think we need everyone to be at their best. He is a fantastic player who still can...