"It's a dream, I don't think even today I realize it" - Liverpool star admits he was left speechless after 2022 FIFA World Cup call up Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

It s a dream I don t think even today I realize it - Liverpool star admits he was left speechless after 2022 FIFA World Cup call up

Konate reacts to his World Cup call up defender Ibrahima Konate has admitted that he was left speechless after being selected in the 26-man squad for the 2022 . Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps announced his squad for the international tournament in Qatar, and Konate, 23, made the list of defenders. The Liverpool center-back has earned just two international caps for the French national team but will be heading to Qatar. He has made four appearances across competitions this season, with the Reds losing just once with him in defense. Konate's performances for Jurgen Klopp's side convinced Deschamps to take him to the FIFA World Cup, and the Liverpool defender has revealed his reaction. He told the French outlet : "It's a dream. I don't think even today I realize it. For 10-20 minutes, I didn't speak. I didn't have the words!" Joining Konate as the defenders chosen by Deschamps are: William Saliba - ArsenalRaphael Varane - Manchester UnitedPresnel Kimpembe - Paris Saint-GermainBenjamin Pavard - Bayern MunichDayot Upamecano - Bayern MunichLucas Hernandez - Bayern MunichTheo Hernandez - AC MilanJules Kounde - Barcelona Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Ibrahima Konaté:

“I asked to exchange shirts with him. He won all the fights with me on the ground & in the air. I told him that he’ll be a great defender & that he (should) remember my words well.” Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Ibrahima Konaté:“I asked to exchange shirts with him. He won all the fights with me on the ground & in the air. I told him that he’ll be a great defender & that he (should) remember my words well.” It remains to be seen if Konate will be given a starting role at the international tournament, given his injury troubles this season. He has only managed four appearances because of a knee injury he has been dealing with. He joined the Merseysiders from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in 2021 for €40 million. The Frenchman has made 33 appearances at Anfield, helping the Reds keep 11 clean sheets.

Spain manager Luis Enrique explained why he is not taking Liverpool s Thiago Alcantara to the FIFA World Cup

Thiago is not going to Qatar One Liverpool player who will not be playing at the World Cup in Qatar is . The Reds midfielder failed to make Spain's 26-man squad, which has surprised some. The former Bayern Munich man has made 14 appearances this season but has been dealing with a hamstring problem this term. Enrique alluded to this when he opened up on why the midfielder was not called up to the Spanish squad. He was asked about Thiago and Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos' omissions, to which he replied (via ): "The message is of thanks. I know it’s a disappointment. They deserved to be here, but only 26 can be in the squad." Enrique continued by touching on the fact that the tournament is being played during the winter rather than the summer: "If it were a normal World Cup, we would integrate the physical needs into the training, but halfway through the season we are not going to work on the physical level of a player." Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found