Ibrahima Konaté exits France camp with knee injury ahead of international matches

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been called up to the France squad in place of the injured Ibrahima Konate by new coach Zinedine Zidane. The French Football Federation confirmed the change on Thursday after Real Madrid centre-back Konate suffered a knee injury in training and was forced to withdraw.

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been called up to Zinedine Zidane's France squad for the UEFA Nations League, as Real Madrid's Ibrahima Konaté has dropped out.

Ibrahima Konaté has pulled out of France’s squad after hurting his knee in training and returned to Real Madrid. Konaté was allowed to go back to Spain after what France described as “cordial discussions” between the national team and Madrid, the former club of current France coach Zinedine Zidane. Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, who was with France’s under-21 team, has replaced Konaté in the senior squad.

Real Madrid fans woke up to the worst possible news this morning, as Ibrahima Konate left the French national team camp after picking up a knock.The defender suffered a sprain in his right knee during...

Real Madrid have suffered an early setback during the international break, with Ibrahima Konate returning to Spain after picking up a knee injury while training with France.The centre-back suffered a ...

A bad spell for national teams during this international break. Real Madrid center-back, Ibrahima Konaté, has had to leave the France national team camp after suffering a knee injury. The medical sta...

Real Madrid center-back Ibrahima Konaté Konaté has suffered a minor sprain to his right knee and left the French national team’s training camp. Manchester United’s Leny Yoro will replace him in Zinedine Zidane’s squad. The French national team announced the following:“In agreement with the coaching staff, and following a cordial exchange between the medical staff […]