Ibrahima Konaté reflects on personal tragedies during challenging year

Ibrahima Konaté has opened up about his struggles over the past year, marked by the deaths of former teammate Diogo Jota and his father, Hamady. The France defender revealed that his performance on the field was impacted by this emotional turmoil. Konaté's father's death in January from a long illness brought his ongoing struggles to light. He emphasized the deep and personal nature of dealing with depression. The conversation around his challenges sheds light on the mental health issues athletes face.

• 5:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘There are low points’: Ibrahima Konaté reveals struggles in year of personal tragedy