Ibrahima Konate reveals how he pushed Hugo Ekitike to earn France call-up

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Konate’s motivational “gym talk”. “One time I told him off a bit, but it was funny,” Konate said.

“I look at him and say, ‘Do you want to go to the France team or not?’ Then I leave. Ibrahima Konate & Hugo Ekitike: A new French connection at Liverpool Ekitike’s form for Liverpool has mirrored his rise with France.

And with Konate by his side, there’s no shortage of motivation in the French corner of Liverpool’s dressing room. Hugo Ekitike for France CompetitionGamesGoalsAssistsMinutes PlayedWorld Cup Qualification40190* From gym jokes to a France jersey — Konate’s “tough love” approach clearly worked wonders.