William Gallas has declared Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate the Premier League’s high centre-back, surpassing teammate Virgil van Dijk.
The previous Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur defender praised Konate’s dominance this season, describing him as a participant who has elevated his recreation to new heights.
The 25-year-old French worldwide is in his fourth season with Liverpool after becoming a member of from RB Leipzig for £36 million and has turn out to be a key a part of their defence.
Konate’s contributions have been very important to Liverpool’s early-season success. They’ve conceded solely six targets of their first 11 Premier League matches, constructing a five-point lead on the high of the desk.
Gallas, who remodeled 300 Premier League appearances and gained two league titles, stated: “Proper now, the perfect defender within the Premier League is Ibrahima Konate.
“On present kind, there’s nobody higher. He has improved a lot since final season and is extremely strong. Watching him play, it’s clear opponents don’t even wish to problem him. That form of aura and presence is what makes him particular.”
Highlighting Liverpool’s defensive success, Gallas attributed it to Konate’s commanding performances, explaining that ‘most strikers and wingers already know they’ll wrestle towards him’.
Reflecting on Liverpool’s latest match towards Arsenal, Gallas famous: “When Liverpool performed on the Emirates, Gabriel Martinelli didn’t even wish to problem him. He knew he would lose that duel.”
The previous Arsenal defender believes Konate is nicely on his option to being recognised as probably the greatest defenders within the league. “If Konate continues like this, he’ll undoubtedly earn a spot within the Premier League Workforce of the Yr,” he stated.
The endorsement from Gallas, a adorned defender himself, highlights the speedy rise of Konate.
As Liverpool push for the Premier League title, the Frenchman’s kind may very well be decisive in sustaining their defensive dominance and setting the benchmark for centre-backs throughout the league.
