Konate has revealed he has fielded questions from his Liverpool team-mates regarding Kylian Mbappe's character.
Mbappe was confirmed as the new captain of the French national team following Hugo Lloris' decision to step aside from international football
Mbappe has at times been accused of not being a team player and was involved in a controversial contract saga with his current employers
On the back of the prolific forward being awarded the honour of captaining his country, Konate has rubbished claims the former Monaco man is undeserving of the role.
Konate: “He is a young boy who likes to laugh and have fun, nothing more. He is a human being like everyone else and a very good person. Some may think he is arrogant. It's a question I've been asked a lot in my club or elsewhere. But I answer them: 'Are you crazy or what? He's too nice.' Of course, he will be a good captain,"
"Even if I had an opinion on the matter, it wouldn't change anything. It's the coach who decides but I'm very happy. In all honesty, Kylian Mbappé deserves it , we are unanimous on that. He deserves it through what he did in the World Cup, with PSG. Even his matches before the World Cup. He is a very good leader on and off the pitch. I wish him all the best and he will be a very good captain."
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