Ibrahima Konate has hilariously filed a complaint over how the Man of the Match award is decided.
Ibrahim Konate Makes Case For Why He Should Be Handed The Man of the Match Award In Liverpool’s Win Over Wolves
Konate made a case for why he should have been handed the award over teammate Ryan Gravenberch, who claimed the prize.
Ibrahima Konate pointed out that he scored against AC Milan in their opening game of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season and was also on target in their 2-1 league win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 29, 2024.
The Frenchman also shared that he made two important interceptions against Wolves and he is wondering why he wasn’t given the man of the match award.
Speaking in a post-match interview with Sky Sports, the defender voiced his grievances saying: “Sky Sports, who decides who is the Man of the Match? How is this possible?!
“He’s my brother, I have to give it to him. [But] Milan I score, today I score, I say what did I do to not deserve it?!
“No, no, no, what happened? You know! You have to talk with them, I don’t know who decides it.”
Ibrahima Konate Calls Out Gary Neville Over Man of the Match Award In Liverpool’s Win Over Wolves
Konate was afterward informed by a member of the Sky Sports production team about who chose Gravenberch, with the name of Manchester United great Gary Neville apparently mentioned.
Konate, in amazement, said: “Gary Neville!, While Gravenberch took the time to appreciate Neville over the individual honor.
Ryan Gravenberch said: “Thank you, Gary…”
Ryan Gravenberch’s Stats Against Wolves
Gravenberch won all eight of his duels, all three of his tackles, drew four fouls on himself, and completed 57 of his 62 attempted passes (92%), based on Fotmob’s assessment.
Ibrahima Konate Stats
Per Fotmob, Ibrahima Konate also made 1 block and 1 clearance, alongside 2 interceptions and 2 recoveries in the game against the Wolves.
In terms of duels won, Konate won 1 out of 2 ground duels contested (50%), and 4 out of 6 Aerial duels (67%).
Ibrahim Konate was also fouled once, and he committed 1 foul while also making 1 error that led to a goal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Liverpool
Liverpool secured a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux on Saturday, September 28, 2024, to ascend to the summit of the English Premier League table.
Ibrahim Konate headed the visitors ahead in the 2nd minute of additional time in the first period before Rayan Ait Nouri equalized for the Wolves in the 56th minute.
Five minutes later, Mohamed Salah took Liverpool back in front via a penalty, with the Egypt international registering his 4th goal of the season and his 8th goal contribution, having also recorded 4 assists this term.
The Reds have had an impressive start to the new campaign, winning 5 games and drawing 1 out of their 6 league matches.
Transitioning from the Jurgen Klopp era to the dispensation of Arne slot appears to be going smoothly, as they have been grinding out lovely results and playing impressive football.
Ibrahima Konate
Ibrahima Konate joined Liverpool from German side RB Leipzig on July 1, 2021, for a fee of €40 million.
The France international has made 97 appearances for the Reds, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists across all competitions.
Konate’s goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers was his first Premier League goal since he joined Liverpool in 2021.
Ibrahima Konate has won just 3 trophies in his career, namely; 2 English League Cups and 1 English FA Cup.
