2022 has been quite the year for Ibrahima Konate.
Shortly after moving to Liverpool from RB Leipzig in the previous May, the 23-year-old quickly established himself as an instrumental part of Jurgen Klopp's cavalry and was integral in the Reds' near-perfect pursuit of Premier League and Champions League glory in his debut season.
Having spent his childhood growing up in the suburbs of Paris, the European Cup finale against Real Madrid should have been the crowning moment of the young Frenchman's career. But despite his flawless showing against Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema, which was buried in the forgettable nature of the showpiece final and the troubles that surrounded it, Konate's return to his homeland is the sole blemish on his Reds record to date as he was condemned to a first loss, in games he has started, at the 26th attempt.
