Ibrahima Konate says Hugo Ekitike has already achieved 'challenge' set after Liverpool transfer

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Ibrahima Konate has given an insight into Hugo Ekitike’s drive and passion, with the Liverpool defender also expressing his delight at the recent success of his new club and international teammate. As is Konate, who explained how he has tried to push his new teammate to reach new heights since his summer transfer.

I said to him, 'Do you want to go to the French national team?' Konate has pushed Ekitike to achieve even more after his move to Liverpool (Image: Getty Images) “I found him in the gym two minutes later. “He had some difficult times at PSG, he was criticized.” Despite making his international debut in September, Ekitike has quickly established himself as a valued player for France head coach Didier Deschamps.

Ekitike scored his first France goal in midweek (Image: Getty Images) Deschamps also spoke ahead of the dead rubber against Azerbaijan was asked about Konate’s comments that Ekitike had “turned a corner”. He's happy, he's doing very well, he wants to play.