Liverpool will soon have to deal with a challenge

Normally, a defender with only six senior international appearances wouldn't stand out among a team of World Cup champions, but Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté has succeeded in doing so in Qatar, Konaté is competing for a spot in the tournament's team of the year after a stellar World Cup, including the most tackles in a World Cup game

Since Gennaro Gattuso in 2006 against Tunisia, and a standout performance against Morocco that secured France's spot in Sunday's final at Lusail Stadium. Despite a sickness in the France camp having a potential to prevent him, he still has a chance to start the championship match, although his rapid ascent has been good for Liverpool,

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It may signal a shift in the defensive pillars under Jürgen Klopp. Konaté's comeback is expected to revive the competition among Liverpool's center-backs after he made just one start in the Premier League this season after returning from an injury. Last season, Jol Matip played a larger percentage of the minutes, but the France international may now 

Demand more after demonstrating that he is back to his best, even if Klopp has a selection headache, it's a good one to have as he mulls over which player to pick from a group that also includes Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, who excelled in the 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Anfield, Given that Konaté has a contract with the club through 2026, it is obvious that Liverpool views Konaté as a long-term

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Component of the future by the time his contract expires, he will be close to his prime, but it is increasingly apparent that he could already contribute as a vital starter, The Reds, who are alternating their starting selections as effectively as they can, are faced with a challenge as a result. If a major club in Europe experiences a defensive crisis, it is probable that they will test the market for Konaté, who would be guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup and a greater income than his current £70,000-per-week contract, according to SpotRac.