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Ibrahima Konate secures starting role at Real Madrid under Mourinho

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Ibrahima Konate secures starting role at Real Madrid under Mourinho

Summary

Ibrahima Konate has become a key defender for Real Madrid since joining from Liverpool this summer. His partnership with Dean Huijsen has been critical, offering both defensive strength and attacking support. Konate has played 1,170 minutes this season, ranking as the fourth-most-used outfield player. His emergence has seen Antonio Rudiger's playing time diminish as Mourinho prefers the consistency and reliability Konate brings to the squad.

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•Konate has started multiple La Liga matches this season.
•His partnership with Huijsen has improved Madrid's defensive stability.
•Antonio Rudiger's game time has decreased with Konate's rise.
•Mourinho considers Konate a reliable first-choice option.

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Ibrahima Konate has established himself as one of Jose Mourinho’s most trusted defenders since joining Real Madrid from Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer. Despite arriving after an inconsi...
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