Ibrahima Konate helped usher Liverpool to the Carabao Cup final with a comfortable 4-0 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur.
With the Reds trailing 1-0 from the first leg, they put Ange Postecoglou’s side to the sword with a dominant performance at home.
Konate played an important role in the win, maintaining a sturdy defensive line with Virgil van Dijk & co. The Frenchman ensured that Richarlison, Son Heung-min or his fellow countryman Mathys Tel couldn’t test his goal.
But rather than his antics on the pitch, what Konate did heading into Anfield for the match has gone viral.
The 24-year-old centre-back arrived at the stadium wearing his club training kit. However, he decided to pair it up with black sunglasses.
It turns out that this particular piece of eyewear is made by Italian luxury fashion brand Prada.
These are specialized goggles created by the brand and is perfect for snowy or windy conditions. This exact model, which Konate wore to Anfield, does not seem to be available on online platforms right now. However, a similar model named the ‘Prada Rossa Active sunglasses’ is priced at around £375.
Konate has earned widespread praise for pulling off these Prada goggles so well ahead of a crunch cup game.
One fan hailed his ability to calm his nerves with the help of fashion, stating: “Prada shades on from Ibou. Immense aura. His spiritual pressure is off the scale.”
Another supporter noted ‘The game was won before kickoff when Konate rocked up like this.’
He’s even been compared to some notable pop-culture characters with this particular get-up with the goggles.
Some fans have compared Konate to Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s iconic character from ‘The Terminator’ series.
He’s even been likened to Wesley Snipes’ look in the ‘Blade’ movies as well as well as former WWE wrestler Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart.
Konate definitely passes the style check by pulling off these glasses so well. The Frenchman proved that he can back up his off-the-field antics by being a beast on the pitch after helping Liverpool to another cup final.
