Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate came to the defense of Arsenal’s William Saliba on social media after a Liverpool fan criticized Saliba’s performance for France.The debate over who should start alongside Dayot Upamecano in France’s defense has divided fans, but the players themselves demonstrate good friendship.
While Konate was previously favored for the starting spot, Saliba has impressed at Euro 2024, earning the starting role.
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Konate, despite minor fitness issues keeping him out so far, acknowledges Saliba’s talent and defends him from online criticism.
Konate defends Saliba in aviral video
A Liverpool fan had mocked Saliba for a mistake during France’s penalty shootout win over Portugal in EURO 2024. Konate, appreciating Saliba’s talent, responded,
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“Saliba is so good and he’s my brother! He deserves all this! Let’s be happy for him.”
my brother stop doing that🤣, saliba is so good and he’s my brother ! he deserves all this! so let's be happy for ! thank you for supporting me I wasn't 100% that's all 😇now we have to go to the final 💪🏾 (arsenal fan 🤣🤣🤣 you are so funny see you soon In Sha Allah)
Konate playfully scolds the Liverpool fan for negativity towards Saliba, emphasizing their teamwork as French teammates.
Saliba has been outstanding in Euro 2024, and alongside Dayot Upamecano, he has helped France reach the semi-finals.
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