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Liverpool fans hail Ibrahima Konate as a new 'leader' as footage of from France's dressing room emerges - and with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold futures uncertain

Liverpool fans believe Ibrahima Konate could be their captain-in-waiting after footage emerged of the defender motivating France's stars before their 3-1 win over Italy on Sunday.

Konate and goalkeeper Mike Maignan tried to rouse their troops ahead of the Nations League clash and it appears to have worked, with France topping their group after the victory.

With the futures of Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold both up in the air amid their expiring contracts, Liverpool fans think Konate could be their successor.

The defender has been with the club since joining from RB Leipzig for £35million in 2021 and on Sunday captained France for the first time on his 21st appearance for them.