Ibrahima Konate has posted an update on social media as the Liverpool defender nears his return to action with his club after the World Cup.
The defender will return to training with the Reds on Tuesday, December 27 - putting him out of action for the Boxing Day clash at Aston Villa.
Konate is currently enjoying his holiday in Dubai, but posted a video on Instagram of him working out in his Liverpool training kit ahead of his impending return.
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Liverpool will likely use Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip for their match with Unai Emery's side on Monday, but Konate will be of great use to Jurgen Klopp once he is up to speed.
When asked about Konate's return, Klopp said: "His first session will be 27th.”
The defender put in some fantastic performances for France on their run to the World Cup final, most notably in the semi-final win over Morocco, but will have been disappointed to not have started in the last game against Argentina.
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