Ibrahima Konate Injury: Withdraws from French squad

Konate (quadriceps) has withdrawn from the French national team due to his ongoing injury, the France national team said Saturday, "Injured in the right quadriceps during his last match with Liverpool, Ibrahima Konate has followed a treatment and protocol since his arrival this Monday but will not be able to take his place against Iceland."

Konate thought to have been ready to play with France, however missed the clash with Azerbaijan and will return to Liverpool early for further treatment. He will continue to be limited in training, leaving him in doubt for the match with Manchester United on Oct 19.