Ibrahima Konate hailed ‘exceptional’ by Everton idol after ‘crazy’ Liverpool reveal
Kevin Campbell has heaped praise on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate after Tuesday’s win over Benfica.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Arsenal and Everton striker said the 22-year-old is “an exceptional young player” who has been “a very good signing” for the Reds.
Konate opened the scoring at the Estadio da Luz as Liverpool established a 3-1 lead after the first leg of their Champions League quarter final.
The centre-half has been a bit-part player for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season but has featured prominently in the Champions League.
Speaking to club media (6 April), Konate hailed his “unbelievable” teammates and said they are capable of “crazy things” this season.
When asked for his assessment of Konate’s season, Campbell told Football Insider‘s Dylan Childs: “I like him. I think he is an exceptional young player.
“Klopp has used him correctly. [Joel] Matip is the first choice with Virgil van Dijk but when Konate comes in he does well.
“He plays a lot of the Champions League games and some of the big Premier League games. He is equipping himself and is getting used to the pace of the Premier League.
“There is a lot more silverware to be won so it will be interesting to see how he fairs in the business end of the season. He has been a very good signing.”
Konate has made 20 appearances across all competitions this season.
He is yet to lose a game for the Reds.
In other news, Liverpool could sign a ‘ready-made’ Jordan Henderson replacement amid expert’s ‘100 per cent’ verdict.