Author Topic: The Indomitable Ibou (Read 266706 times)

newterp · « **Reply #120 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:01:13 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on May 28, 2021, 03:30:45 pm

Can anyone give a quick comparison to a more established player who I might have seen in terms of what Konate is like?

Dayot Upemacano

RedSince86 · « **Reply #121 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:03:54 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on May 28, 2021, 03:30:45 pm

Can anyone give a quick comparison to a more established player who I might have seen in terms of what Konate is like?

I get Koulibaly vibes from that Youtube video someone posted on this thread.

Samie · « **Reply #122 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:05:20 pm »

I see the reincarnation of a young Franz Beckenbauer with the a dash of latter day Franco Baresi.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #123 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:09:31 pm »

Hopefully he wins the Ballon d'or here

PhiLFC#1 · « **Reply #124 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:17:36 pm »

Is there any evidence he could be over his injuries (surgery or whatever) or are we just taking a gamble on potential?

Dim Glas · « **Reply #125 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:23:18 pm »

Quote from: PhiLFC#1 on May 28, 2021, 04:17:36 pm

Is there any evidence he could be over his injuries (surgery or whatever) or are we just taking a gamble on potential?

He had surgery in July 2020 to fix a persistent hip flexor issue.

Samie · « **Reply #126 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:25:36 pm »

As shown in the Fekir deal, if we're not happy with someones leg or hip in this case we won't be signing them.

Sangria · « **Reply #127 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:32:30 pm »

Quote from: MonsLibpool on May 28, 2021, 04:09:31 pm

Hopefully he wins the Ballon d'or here

He's got a one season window in which to do so. From next season onwards, Liverpool's Kylian Mbappe will be winning the balon d'or every season in recognition of his part in winning the PL/CL double. Or so I'm told.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #128 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:35:14 pm »

Quote from: Sangria on May 28, 2021, 04:32:30 pm

He's got a one season window in which to do so. From next season onwards, Liverpool's Kylian Mbappe will be winning the balon d'or every season in recognition of his part in winning the PL/CL double. Or so I'm told.

I agree 100% mate.

theredyank · « **Reply #129 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:44:30 pm »

Good first signing to ensure we don't have the same CB situation again this year.

Barrow Shaun · « **Reply #130 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:45:04 pm »

Well, we definitely needed at least one defender and we got a decent young one by the looks of it. Another face in the middle of the park needed now.

Welshred · « **Reply #131 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:45:39 pm »

Quote from: PhiLFC#1 on May 28, 2021, 04:17:36 pm

Is there any evidence he could be over his injuries (surgery or whatever) or are we just taking a gamble on potential?

His injury history is massively overstated. The 3 muscle fibre injuries were the same one recurring and he hasn't had am issue since surgery nearly a year go now. Then his ankle injury that kept him out for two months this season which I'm assuming is a sprain. People are basing him being 'injury prone' off two injuries only.

Dave McCoy · « **Reply #132 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:47:03 pm »

Posting Attack on Titan memes, he's got a cool sense of humor at least.

£31m for Fofana and £27m for Saliba means this is probably a decent fee for a player of his profile. Just wish he was playing more consistently before this but it is what it is.

Medellin · « **Reply #133 on:** May 28, 2021, 04:55:41 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on May 28, 2021, 03:30:45 pm

Can anyone give a quick comparison to a more established player who I might have seen in terms of what Konate is like?

https://mobile.twitter.com/SamMcGuire90/status/1398277349540499461?s=20

First thing that stands out for me is how strong the lad is, quick into a tackle too.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #134 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:01:21 pm »

Quote from: Asam on May 28, 2021, 03:59:09 pm

How long ago did Christian Falk call this one out?

Rory Smith was on the ball back in January anyway.

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2021/01/journalist-claims-liverpool-have-decided-on-centre-back-target-for-the-summer/

Jwils21 · « **Reply #135 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:03:08 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on May 28, 2021, 03:30:45 pm

Can anyone give a quick comparison to a more established player who I might have seen in terms of what Konate is like?

Ben Davies

simesy · « **Reply #136 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:04:21 pm »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on May 28, 2021, 01:05:52 pm

What time's the lean walk ?

no lean no transfer

disgraced cake · « **Reply #137 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:17:26 pm »

BONJOUR IK

Elzar · « **Reply #138 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:19:56 pm »

Welshred · « **Reply #139 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:23:05 pm »

Quote from: simesy on May 28, 2021, 05:04:21 pm

no lean no transfer

Club haven't done the lean for about 4 years now

bornandbRED · « **Reply #140 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:27:34 pm »

Great as Konate-VVD means we can begin to completely dominate set pieces again and play 20 yards higher up the pitch for fun. Two big factors in our league winning success and two which fell through the floor in the season just gone. I’m excited to see it.

BOBSCOUSE · « **Reply #141 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:30:01 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on May 28, 2021, 04:03:54 pm

I get Koulibaly vibes from that Youtube video someone posted on this thread.

I watched the same video and decided it reminded me of Harry Maguire.

Elzar · « **Reply #142 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:31:59 pm »

Quote from: BOBSCOUSE on May 28, 2021, 05:30:01 pm

I watched the same video and decided it reminded me of Harry Maguire.

He's got a bit of the Nat Phillips about him

Sangria · « **Reply #143 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:38:28 pm »

Quote from: disgraced cake on May 28, 2021, 05:17:26 pm

BONJOUR IK

Having had underlying injury problems sorted with surgery, he should come back better than ever. IK+.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #144 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:40:06 pm »

excellent news, getting our business done early like the year we won the CL, good omens!

Welcome lad

DTRed · « **Reply #145 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:43:16 pm »

Quote from: DonkeyWan on May 28, 2021, 01:16:56 pm

Wow, how bad is that jacket?

Looms like the start of a dodgy hip hop video!

Welcome Konate! Gonna have a tall back line!

rocco · « **Reply #146 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:43:28 pm »

Wondering will we go with 3 centre backs next season

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #147 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:50:55 pm »

Looks a very good signing as long as the injuries don't reoccur, he seems to have all the tools to be immense. Having said that, a bonus is that the surplus of French centre backs means he may not necessarily have to risk injury on international duty that much.

Medellin · « **Reply #148 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:51:25 pm »

Konate will have some explaining to do..
Personality shining here!

<a href="https://youtube.com/v/JRR8LstPAuI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://youtube.com/v/JRR8LstPAuI</a>

Eeyore · « **Reply #149 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:53:41 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on May 28, 2021, 03:30:45 pm

Can anyone give a quick comparison to a more established player who I might have seen in terms of what Konate is like?

If I was going to compare him English players it would be Ledley King or Sol Campbell in his pomp. A powerhouse of a defender who has real recovery pace and who is comfortable on the ball.

He is absolutely perfect for our system.

deano2727 · « **Reply #150 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:53:59 pm »

I have to admit that on the limited occasions I watched him I was never overly impressed. Maybe it was just a few bad games. Either way, I trust Klopp and the scouting team to have got this one right.

Welcome, and best of luck for what is hopefully a long and successful career at the greatest club in the world.

simesy · « **Reply #151 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:56:44 pm »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on May 28, 2021, 01:58:46 pm

We have the picture of him in the tunnel but he can't sign properly until 1st June.

Lean will confirm it

farawayred · « **Reply #152 on:** May 28, 2021, 05:57:56 pm »

Welcome to the lad and good luck! This has been the most un-Liverpool signing in terms of the rumor dragging on from January. But the difference was the release clause, we triggered that and no negotiations were needed. Done. On to the next target.

Hazell · « **Reply #153 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:25:44 pm »

Quote from: Dim Glas on May 28, 2021, 02:16:28 pm

Ibou on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/IbrahimaKonate_/status/1398260798506557447?s=20

And saying farewell to Leipzig:

https://twitter.com/IbrahimaKonate_/status/1398262761000423430?s=20

Nice. He does like his Anime doesn't he?

Can see him posting an Elfen Lied gif after he tears the Mancs apart next season.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #154 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:29:01 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on May 28, 2021, 06:25:44 pm

Nice. He does like his Anime doesn't he?

Can see him posting an Elfen Lied gif after he tears the Mancs apart next season.

Is that someone Welsh?

unknownuser · « **Reply #155 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:29:37 pm »

Bonjour to the greatest club in the world Ibrahima!

Looking forward to him towering the league alongside VVD.

didi shamone · « **Reply #156 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:36:04 pm »

Quote from: rocco on May 28, 2021, 05:43:28 pm

Wondering will we go with 3 centre backs next season

Steady on, I'd settle for having two fit to play on a regular basis

Hazell · « **Reply #157 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:36:07 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on May 28, 2021, 06:29:01 pm

Is that someone Welsh?

ha ha might be.

Boaty McBoatface · « **Reply #158 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:38:23 pm »

Welcome to Liverpool Ibou!

afc tukrish · « **Reply #159 on:** May 28, 2021, 06:38:37 pm »

Quote from: unknownuser on May 28, 2021, 06:29:37 pm

Bonjour to the greatest club in the world Ibrahima!

Looking forward to him towering the league alongside VVD.

Bienvenue, non?