Called up to the French team by Didier Deschamps last week, Ibrahima Konaté will reunite with his club teammate Virgil van Dijk, during the clash between the Netherlands and the Blues, Friday (8:45 p.m.), as part of the qualifiers at Euro 2024. Asked about him at a press conference this morning, the former Leipzig player did not hesitate to shower him with praise, but also recalled his wish to become better than him.
“Very few defenders have managed to do what Virgil did (van Dijk), he is a great defender with whom I learn a lot every day, insisted the 2022 vice world champion. Now my goal, and he knows it, is to become better than him. Sergio Ramos who I followed a lot was my number 1 model.” After the Blues’ crushing 4-0 victory against the Netherlands in March, Konaté will have a new opportunity to impose his law on his friend.
