Ibrahima Konate has been handed a huge opportunity after being picked to start for France in their World Cup semi-final against Morocco tonight.
The Liverpool defender has been drafted in by Didier Deschamps to start alongside Raphael Varane at the Al Bayt Stadium, with Les Bleus looking to progress into Sunday's final and become just the third country to win successive World Cups. The current world champions are clear favourites for tonight's game but have seen their preparations hit by sickness within their camp.
According to L’Equipe, French pair Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano were not involved in Tuesday's session as they trained alone and battled their respective issues. Bayern Munich defender Upamecano is said to be suffering with a sore throat, and his absence from preparations so close to their semi-final has handed Konate a massive chance to stake his claim for the spot.
