Liverpool have built a strong winning culture in recent years, and Ibrahima Konate has been a big part of it.
The French defender has already played in three Wembley finals for the club, winning all of them.
He knows what it takes to deliver on the big stage, and he’s ready to do it again.
This afternoon, Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final.
It’s another chance to lift silverware and continue the club’s proud history.
understands the importance of these moments.
For him, winning trophies is what football is all about.
Ibrahima Konate on Carabao Cup: “When you win a trophy with Liverpool…”
Ahead of the game, Konate speaking with the club’s official site shared his excitement about returning to Wembley.
“I’m very happy to go there again – what a stadium – and everyone who was there for the last final there can realise how the fans, how the atmosphere, will be.”
”I’m very happy to go again.”
He also spoke about the special feeling of winning with Liverpool.
“When you win a trophy with Liverpool it’s just unbelievable.”
”I have so many memories, all my family do as well, when we talk about the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup because I have just won these two competitions.”
The centre-back was left speechless by the celebrations after past finals.
“But when you see the stands at the end of the game, you just have no words to describe what you can see and yes, it’s good to have this again.”
Konate is fully focused on another tough battle against Newcastle.
He knows it won’t be easy but welcomes the challenge.
“We know Newcastle have a very, very good team.”
”I think it will be a very good challenge but if you want to win something you have to play against the best players and the best teams.”
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