France boss Didier Deschamps has revealed that Ibrahima Konate's exclusion from their upcoming Nations League games next month is because the Liverpool defender plays in a 'four-man defence'.
Konate has played just ten Premier League games for Jurgen Klopp's side since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer - but has become an integral part of their defence in recent weeks.
Despite impressing for Liverpool, especially during their FA Cup final success against Chelsea, Deschamps claims there is plenty of 'competition' for a place in the France squad.
Speaking at a press conference, Deschamps said: ‘Yes, I’m following [Konate], he’s in a team which is competing in the Champions League final and for the title in England.