Konaté Reveals Personal Struggles After Tragic Year

France international Ibrahima Konaté has revealed the personal devastation he experienced in a year marked by tragedy. The 27-year-old defender's form was affected after the death of his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, with the situation becoming more apparent when his father, Hamady, died in January following a long illness.

"Depression is personal; it's deep inside you," Konaté shared about his mental health struggles. The defender acknowledged that while there have been low points in his career, the past year has tested him like no other, as he dealt with the emotional toll of losing two significant figures in his life. mchezo.co.za