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‘I would not want to be Mbappe’ – Liverpool ace Ibrahima Konate comes to Real Madrid star’s defence

Football — 11/12/2024

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has defended his French national teammate Kylian Mbappe following his exclusion by Didier Deschamps.Konaté : « La vie de Mbappé, je ne la veux pas » - International - France - SO FOOT.com

What transpired?
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has defended his France teammate Kylian Mbappe following the unexpected omission of the Real Madrid sensation from the squad for this month’s international matches by head coach Didier Deschamps. Mbappe became embroiled in controversy after withdrawing from the France squad for the previous month’s international break citing injury, however subsequently traveled to Sweden for a brief holiday. The media scrutinized the Madrid striker after the sad incident, and Konate has recognized that managing such attention may be challenging for Mbappe.

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THE OVERARCHING CONTEXT

Mbappe’s 2024 has been unremarkable thus far, and it appears that his circumstances are unlikely to improve in the near future.
Following his inability to lead Les Bleus to triumph at EURO 2024, the former Monaco prodigy joined Real Madrid amidst considerable acclaim during the summer. He was expected to hit the ground running immediately, but has drawn the ire of the Spanish media due to his underwhelming record. An output of eight goals in 16 matches has left both the squad and its supporters desiring significantly more from the newest ‘Galactico’.Photo : Ibrahima Konaté, Kylian Mbappé et Théo Hernandez lors du match du groupe D opposant la France au Danemark lors de la coupe du Monde au stade 974 à Doha auDue to fitness issues, Mbappe was excluded by Deschamps during the previous international break in October. Deschamps stated that Mbappe had been excluded from the forthcoming Nations League matches this month, stating it was “better this way.”This event has elicited concern and ignited speculation of a potential discord between France captain Mbappe and his manager Deschamps. Despite the extraneous distractions, Konate supports Mbappe.
IBRAHIMA KONATE’S STATEMENT 
“When he is present, everyone congregates around him.” Mbappe’s standing in the contemporary world is remarkable. Konate stated to Canal+, “I frequently express to him: ‘I desire your football prowess, yet I do not wish to emulate your lifestyle.'”

“It is challenging to endure having your name associated with all your actions.” 

 “When Mbappe is present, we recognize his exceptional qualities and the contributions he has made to our team; we must not be ungrateful for his impact on the French national team, which is acknowledged globally.” 
 “He is currently absent, and it is incumbent upon the players assuming his position to perform effectively, exhibit decisiveness, and facilitate our victory in matches.” The coach is responsible for making decisions. He determines whether to contact him or not. I possess no influence over it.Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid 2024

What are the subsequent steps for Kylian Mbappé? 

Mbappe’s initiation at Real Madrid has not proceeded as anticipated thus far. He is still acclimating to his role as a No. 9 for the club and has netted only one goal in his last seven appearances. With the impending international break, Mbappe aims to diligently train in the upcoming weeks and regain peak form for Madrid’s match against Leganes on November 24.