Ghislain Konan
LB
Balanced Full Back
Dec 27, 1995 (30)
Left
5'9"
170 lb
Busy in loss
Konan recorded two shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Norway.
Analysis: Konan took a pair of shots and sent in five crosses during Tuesday's loss, but none of them were very threatening. He struggled to put either on target and in the end it wasn't enough to stay in the tournament. On the whole it was a disappointing showing and a disappointing tournament as Konan and co. head back home after a round of 32 elimination.
Delivers three crosses against Germany
Konan had one shot (zero on goal), six clearances and three crosses (one accurate) and won one duel in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Germany.
Analysis: Konan had a strong display on both ends, pacing his team in deliveries and containing Leroy Sane well defensively, racking up stats in that regard. He also displayed a nice connection with Yan Diomande on the wing, but his side allowed two goals. He has posted three or more clearances and one block in the first two games, contributing to one clean sheet and adding two shots (zero on target), while he had no crosses in the previous tilt.
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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