UEFA Nations League: Ibrahima Konate earns first France call-up after Raphael Varane injured- Liverpool centre back Ibrahima Konate was called up to France’s senior squad for the first time on Saturday, with the 23-year-old replacing the injured Raphael Varane in their Nations League squad. Follow UEFA Nations League updates on InsideSport.IN
The French football federation said Varane had suffered muscular pain in his left high which would rule him out of their next three games.
UEFA Nations League: Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate earns first France call up to replace injured Manchester United defender Raphael Varane
UEFA Nations League: France, who lost 2-1 to Denmark in Friday’s Nations League Group A1 clash, face Croatia home and away and travel to Austria for their upcoming matches.
World champions France won the Nations League last year after beating Spain in the final.
Andreas Cornelius struck twice in the second half as France’s Nations League title defence began with a shock 2-1 loss to Denmark in Paris at the Stade de France.
Karim Benzema’s 50th goal of the season was not enough for the French outfit. Denmark join Austria, who beat Croatia 3-0 elsewhere on Friday, at the top of Group A1.
UEFA Nations League: Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate earns first France call up to replace injured Manchester United defender Raphael Varane
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