When Ibrahima Konate arrived for his France assignment, his attire created quite a commotion. A lot of fans had harsh things to say about the Liverpool player’s look.

Consequently, what happened?

The center defender was picked for the France team for their next round of Nations League matches, which takes place in around a week. However, some football fans seem to have taken issue with his outfit selection on social media.

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Fan @WallassInst876 posted on X: “F*ck no seriously it’s time we stop this bullsh*t and focus on football please. It’s not Clairefontaine Fashion Week and given our current level the players should make themselves very small.”

Another supporter @AEkataStudios wrote: “Unpopular opinion: FFF gatherings are getting worse and worse. Players are more focused on their clown outfits than their level, they live for the satellites. A suit or official attire should be mandatory, fed up with these crappy fashions.”

@MohamedTERParis tweeted: “RIDICULE PATHÉTIQUE,” while @incognito_SZN posted on X: “Who does bro think he is? .”

@Mrlekan213 wrote: “Lmao. Is that the new style?”, while @LFC_SAIF01 commented: “What is he doing? .”

@htafchero added: “Guys turned up as a Fortnite character,” and @mocoUTD posted: “Unserious player.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The 25-year-old was chosen for Didier Deschamps’ team for their Nations League doubleheader because of his stellar start to the Liverpool season. The defender, who has 17 caps for France, may not be as important off the field if he plays well.

WHAT NEXT?

Konate’s France side resume their Nations League campaign away to Israel on Thursday evening, before travelling to Belgium three days later. The French have won one of their two matches in the competition so far.