Two days before the round of 16 against Belgium, Ibrahima Konaté appeared at a press conference to address his status as a substitute and his short playing time during this Euro.
“Being on the bench is one of the hazards of football”said Konate. “I lacked rhythm and I felt it throughout training, and I think the coach did too. We had an exchange and we talked well, and I knew what my place was before the first match. »
Frustration, but intact team spirit
Acknowledging a certain frustration, Konaté nevertheless expressed his joy at being part of the France team. “It’s true that there is this frustration, but I am very happy to be in the French team and I know that a 100% ‘Ibou’ would never sit on the bench. » He highlighted the importance of team unity ahead of the crucial match that awaits Les Bleus in the last 16, stressing that the most important thing, as a substitute, is to ” get ready ».
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The kick-off will be on Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf.
