July 7th 2024.
It's been an exciting Euro 2024 tournament so far, and one player who has caught the eye is William Saliba. The French defender has been impressing with his performances for Les Blues, and his teammate Ibrahima Konate has come to his defense amidst some criticism.
Before the tournament began, Konate was expected to partner with Dayot Upamecano in France's defense. However, manager Didier Deschamps surprised everyone by starting Saliba in all five of their games, and the team has only conceded one goal so far. Saliba's solid display against Belgium's Romelu Lukaku in the last 16 has earned him widespread praise, but not everyone has been impressed.
A fan account dedicated to Konate pointed out a mistake made by Saliba in the quarter-final against Portugal. However, Konate himself responded to the clip, stating that Saliba is his brother and deserves all the support and praise he is receiving. He also thanked his fans for their support and mentioned that he wasn't feeling 100% during the game.
France is now preparing for their semi-final match against Spain on Tuesday at 8pm. The other semi-final will see the Netherlands take on England on Wednesday night. The winner of these two matches will face each other in the final.
In the midst of their success, France has also faced criticism for their style of play under Deschamps. Midfielder Youssouf Fofana addressed this criticism, stating that reaching the semi-finals is enough of an achievement and the team's performance should not be nit-picked. He also mentioned the importance of scoring in football, but ultimately, it's the relief and joy of winning that counts.
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