17 Dec 2021 09:28:58
I was one of the fans who said Konate makes me feel uncomfortable when he plays, but following his recent performances at Newcastle and AC Milan, where he played on the left side rather than the right, he looked to be a lot better. I am not sure if this is down to the quality of opposition, or down to the fact he prefers the LCB position but he looked a lot more solid.

{Ed077's Note - at RBL, Konate played RCB more often, in a back 3. Upamecano would usually play LCB (or Orban or Halstenberg). So having to play RCB should be an alien concept for him.

Maybe he is starting to settle into the team better with time and familiarity?


1.) 17 Dec 2021
17 Dec 2021 10:18:02
It took Fabinho until December in his first season before he really started making an impact. I think we will see much more of Konate from January onwards (Provided the league isn't suspended by then. )


2.) 17 Dec 2021
17 Dec 2021 12:47:02
Ed01 alluded to it a while back or when we signed him he was used to playing in a back 3 so he has two other CBS covering for him I do believe it'll take time for him to learn our system but last few games seems to be coming on well.


3.) 17 Dec 2021
17 Dec 2021 14:24:06
He’s a young lad in a new league. Deserves a chance to find his feet. He looks like he’s heading in the right direction.


4.) 17 Dec 2021
17 Dec 2021 14:24:06
He’s a young lad in a new league. Deserves a chance to find his feet. He looks like he’s heading in the right direction.


5.) 17 Dec 2021
17 Dec 2021 17:48:07
*having to play RCB shouldn't be an alien concept for him. I meant to say.