Ghislain Konan
Gil VicenteLB
Possession Builder
Dec 27, 1995 (30)
Left
5'9"
170 lb
Three clearances in win
Konan registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Ecuador. He also added three clearances and a blocked shot.
Analysis: Konan didn't do much as an attacking outlet on the left side of the field, but he provided defensive stability against the threat of John Yeboah. Konan will have his hands full next Saturday against Germany.
Experienced left-back
Konan has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to be the first-choice left-back throughout the competition.
Analysis: Konan ended the season at Gil Vicente in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, having played 2,661 minutes and bringing his characteristic energy and ability to contribute going forward to a squad that will need his width and dynamism throughout the tournament. The defender's experience and reliability make him one of the most trusted options in manager Fae's defensive setup, capable of both containing dangerous wingers and providing an attacking outlet.
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