Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate was praised for his full debut for France's national team last night. Les Blues could only manage a draw against Austria, with Bristol City attacker Andreas Weimann opening the scoring for the home side. But France equalised through Kylian Mbappe to secure a point in the Nations League tie - which means France are without a win in their three games so far since June 3.
It was a strong night for the Liverpool man, though, who was finally called up to the first-team and was given his full debut, playing alongside Arsenal defender William Saliba in the heart of the defence. Konate received plaudits for a strong display.
The 23-year-old had a hand in the equalising goal, cutting out a pass before springing an attack, with Mbappe using his pace to get behind the backline and fire into the top corner.
