Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate believes the partnership he has fashioned with captain Virgil van Dijk is the most effective central defence in Europe this season.
The Reds are six factors clear on the prime of the Premier league with a recreation in hand and three factors clear on the prime of the brand new League Section of the Champions League with two video games remaining – beginning on Tuesday night towards Lille.
Arne Slot’s aspect even have the most effective defensive report in each competitions, conceding only one purpose of their European matches up to now and 20 of their 21 domestically.
When requested within the pre-match information convention if his partnership with Van Dijk is the most effective in Europe, Konate stated: “This season, yeah I believe so. All people is aware of Virgil, all people is aware of his high quality. For me he’s the most effective, no-one is best than him on this place.
“I be taught lots from him and from different gamers like [Joel] Matip, Joe [Gomez] and others who play this place as effectively.
“I by no means stated it to him [Van Dijk] however I’ve stated in interviews, I simply wish to be higher than him sooner or later!
“That is why I work exhausting, to succeed in this degree sooner or later.”
Konate additionally confirmed he has been provided a brand new contract by the membership along with his present deal expiring in June 2026 however was not drawn into commenting additional, including: “That is one other dialog.”