Ibrahima Konate says he was surprised when he faced Cristiano Ronaldo for Liverpool earlier this season. The Frenchman moved from RB Leipzig in the summer and was thrust into the starting line-up for the clash against Manchester United.
He came up against the 36-year-old, following his return from Juventus, but it was a day to forget for the Portugal captain as Jurgen Klopp's side ran rampant at Old Trafford as Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick in what was one of the darkest moments during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tenure.
Konate has made three appearances in the Premier League this season as he continues settling into life on Merseyside, but couldn't decide on the hardest player he has defended against.
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