Tag: Ibrahima Konate

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates victory with teammate Dayot Upamecano during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Austria and France at Düsseldorf Arena on June 17, 2024. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

France boss explains why he picked Saliba over Konate

William Saliba helped France to a clean sheet in his first major international tournament start on Monday night, a 1-0 win over Austria.
France's defender William Saliba arrives to take part in the French team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal star hailed after international performance

Arsenal defender William Saliba delivers a Player-of-the-Match performance for France against Canada, boosting his chances of starting at Euro 2024.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 12: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s star rates himself against Premier League’s best

Arsenal's William Saliba believes he's among the Premier League's top 3 defenders, as he aims to replicate his club form for France at Euro 2024 despite past struggles.
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba faces psychological challenge with France, admits Deschamps

Didier Deschamps discusses the psychological challenges faced by Arsenal's William Saliba with the French national team, contrasting with his club performance.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba to start for France v Ireland

William Saliba is set to start for France in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland, due to Ibrahima Konaté's injury. Deschamps faces a defensive dilemma.
13th April 1932: Arsenal Football Club Manager Herbert Chapman (centre), chats with a key member of his team , Alex James (right), on the pitch at Wembley before the FA Cup final. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

How Arteta, Guardiola, Klopp and Xavi are embracing Herbert Chapman’s tactics

Discover how top managers like Arteta embrace Herbert Chapman's W-M formation, highlighting its lasting influence on modern football tactics.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Blow to William Saliba’s World Cup final chances

Ibrahima Konate and Raphael Varane have rejoined the France squad in training, further reducing William Saliba's chances of involvement in the World Cup final.
France's defender Raphael Varane (L) leaves the field to be replaced by France's defender William Saliba (C) during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba could get World Cup final chance after 3rd illness in his position

An illness sweeping through the France camp ahead of the World Cup final could give William Saliba an outside chance of minutes in the fixture.
16.02.2021, Andre Silva of Frankfurt (Photo via Imago)

Edu working on 6 Arsenal deals

According to Football.London, Edu is working on six Arsenal deals ahead of the summer, so what are they all?
LEIPZIG, SAXONY - JANUARY 19: Ibrahima Konate of Leipzig during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund at Red Bull Arena on January 19, 2019 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Karina Hessland/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal track RB Leipzig 21yo with 3 possible departures looming

Arsenal are tracking RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate ahead of the summer, amid uncertainties surrounding their current centre-backs.

Arsenal identify 6ft3 defender who can carry the ball 60 yards

Arsenal had scouts watching RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate according to Sport Bild [£].