Liverpool supporters will be torn by the desire to see our players succeed in Qatar, but also by the hope that they can stay fit, healthy and rested ahead of the resumption of domestic football.
In a quick question and answer session with FIFA, Xavi was asked to name his best central defenders of the tournament so far and said: “I would now say, in my opinion, Upamecano and Konate.”
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The two former RB Leipzig players will surely be delighted to learn that the Barcelona manager was a fan of their performances on the biggest stage of all.
Ibou Konate was not selected to start in France’s second match of the competition and these comments mocked Didier Deschamps’ decision.
You can watch Xavi’s video on Konate and Upamecano (starting at minute 0:14) via @FIFAWorldCup on Twitter:
Xavi still has a lot of love for his friend Messi ???? pic.twitter.com/wNspexCpX8
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 27, 2022
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