Ibrahima Konate Player Thread (D)

Best CB at the club

Best CB at the club

He is developing into a fine player, all action defender. Would rather not see him out at RB so much though, he’s a cracking defender but a little clumsy on the ball at times. It does make me a bit nervous in possession.

Yep brilliant today.

Him and Ali were our 2 defensive rocks.

Is Konate injured

Is Konate injured

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You sir, speak nonsense.

Konate not fit enough for france games. Its being reported as bad for LFC

Personally I think its good, let him have another 2 weeks to recover properly.

Konate not fit enough for france games. Its being reported as bad for LFC

Personally I think its good, let him have another 2 weeks to recover properly.

Yes, exactly right there. Let him get back to full fitness within our own setup....

If Gomez stays fit, he will challenge Konate since he not up to standard, fitness wise.

They will rotate between them.

If Gomez stays fit, he will challenge Konate since he not up to standard, fitness wise.

They will rotate between them.

Gomez looked very comfortable on the left side of defence though, so maybe even be able to rotate Virg now and again too.

Gomez looked very comfortable on the left side of defence though, so maybe even be able to rotate Virg now and again too.

No reason not to, just not in the league.

No reason not to, just not in the league.

Aye of course if firg is fit and available he starts EPL games.

getting Joe fit and playing is a bonus Jürgen sticks with him for a reason game time will improve him too.

It's easy to forget that Joe has not long turned his 26th birthday. There's plenty of years left in the lad yet and he's not even near peak experience yet either.....
Keeping Joe Gomez fit is imperative to having a season in defence with his versatility....

Gomez often looks great for 4-5 games but then throws in some almighty clangers that lead to us shipping goals. The stumble and mis-control in yesterday's game could well have been another of those moments had Villa capitalised. Personally, i am praying Konate can find some long term durability and be available consistently. He often picks up niggling injuries and misses blocks of 2-3 weeks in the season. Gomez has so much talent but I would be worried if we are relying on him to be a starter in big games or for prolonged periods.

Gomez often looks great for 4-5 games but then throws in some almighty clangers that lead to us shipping goals. The stumble and mis-control in yesterday's game could well have been another of those moments had Villa capitalised. Personally, i am praying Konate can find some long term durability and be available consistently. He often picks up niggling injuries and misses blocks of 2-3 weeks in the season. Gomez has so much talent but I would be worried if we are relying on him to be a starter in big games or for prolonged periods.

every player mis controls a pass or falls over every game but Joe isnt allowed to make mistakes . Trent makes mistakes but it doesnt bother him he just carry's on and Joe needs to get that mentality too always been a fan of this young man having him fit and healthy is good for LFC

every player mis controls a pass or falls over every game but Joe isnt allowed to make mistakes . Trent makes mistakes but it doesnt bother him he just carry's on and Joe needs to get that mentality too always been a fan of this young man having him fit and healthy is good for LFC

I think the difference there is that Trent offers so much going forward that perhaps he doesn't dwell too much on some of the defenisve errors where as Joe is very much a defender first. It's up to him, he's quick, he reads the game well and is technically excellent but he has to cut out the silly errors. I seem to remember he had an excellent 4-5 games at one stage last year but then had an absolute stinker in one match and got yanked at half-time. He needs to strong a run of 10-12 games for me to feel comfortable but perhaps this is the start of that run.

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Say that to his face

Gomez often looks great for 4-5 games but then throws in some almighty clangers that lead to us shipping goals. The stumble and mis-control in yesterday's game could well have been another of those moments had Villa capitalised. Personally, i am praying Konate can find some long term durability and be available consistently. He often picks up niggling injuries and misses blocks of 2-3 weeks in the season. Gomez has so much talent but I would be worried if we are relying on him to be a starter in big games or for prolonged periods.

Last season maybe, wasn't like that during the season we won the league. The injuries have taken their toll but there is still a defender in there.

Any news Ibou fit for Saturday really need him.if both VVD and Trent out

Starting to fall into the unreliable category now is Ibou.

We know he can't back up matches that come in quick succession but what worries me more is the amount of times since he joined that he's got injured without playing.

It's the same again ... bench Thursday and then at some point between Thursday and yesterday he gets a hamstring.

Such a good player on his day but I'm thankful Quansah has come through to give us an extra option now.

Starting to fall into the unreliable category now is Ibou.

We know he can't back up matches that come in quick succession but what worries me more is the amount of times since he joined that he's got injured without playing.

It's the same again ... bench Thursday and then at some point between Thursday and yesterday he gets a hamstring.

Such a good player on his day but I'm thankful Quansah has come through to give us an extra option now.

Think he had missed about 60 games in the two seasons before he joined us so he's clearly an injury prone player.

He was ok when he was eased in during his first season but as we've depended more on him it seems his body isn't holding up well again.

Think he had missed about 60 games in the two seasons before he joined us so he's clearly an injury prone player.

He was ok when he was eased in during his first season but as we've depended more on him it seems his body isn't holding up well again.

Didn't actually know that. That's alot of games. Sad really. He's got all the tools. He's one of those now were I consider it a bonus if hes fit. But I don't pin my hopes on him. Surprised to be honest we took him with that injury record.

Matip and Virg is the 2 currently with Quansah, Gomez and Konate  behind.