Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been a talking point before a ball has been kicked during the international break Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has divided opinions with his extravagant outfit for joining up with his France teammates - especially his club teammates. The 25-year-old opted for a daring clothes choice as he reunited with Didier Deschamps' side ahead of their UEFA Nations League encounters against Israel and Belgium. Konate wore a two-piece suit and a zipped mask as he teased the journalists and club staff with an incognito look .
He exited the Peugeot that chauffeured him to their base in Clairefontaine and quizzed the assembled media over the identity behind the mask. The Liverpool defender becomes the latest Bleus star to opt for a daring look for their high-profile arrivals following on from the likes of Memphis Depay and Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. Konate has been a mainstay for Arne Slot as the new Liverpool head coach enjoys a strong start to life at Anfield .
While the defender impresses on the pitch, alongside captain Virgil van Dijk, with the Reds boasting the best defensive record in the Premier League - his teammates less so. Curtis Jones posted a simple three-letter response to Konate's post on Instagram, captioned: "Faceless". The midfielder responded: "Wtf," with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Harvey Elliott all commenting.
Alexis Mac Allister took his thoughts to Van Dijk's social media post, as the Reds skipper opte.
