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Barcelona manager Xavi has told FIFA on Twitter that Liverpool ace Ibrahima Konate has been one of the best two centre-backs at the World Cup so far – alongside Dayot Upamecano, with France winning both of their opening games.

He was asked for his best central defenders and chose Konate and Upamecano: “Now, in my opinion, Upamecano and Konate.” • Jose Enrique reacts to rumor about Ibrahima Konate set for France start • Ibrahima Konate to start ahead of William Saliba for France vs. Australia Xavi: Liverpool ace Konate one of best two centre-backs at World Cup His performance against Australia was solid, even if the Socceroos did open the scoring through Craig Goodwin.



FIFA held a quick Q&A session with Barcelona boss Xavi on the best players at the World Cup so far.



Is he one of the best at the World Cup so far?



Konate, 23, came into the tournament with just two caps to his name for France.

Konate has been excellent for Jurgen Klopp’s side since his move to the club from Leipzig, where he played alongside Bayern Munich defender Upamecano.

He might have only played 33 times for Liverpool so far, but he is seen as the long-term future of Klopp’s back line.