Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has hailed the quality of former RB Leipzig teammate Christopher Nkunku.

Konate played with Nkunku at RBL and also with France U21s.

Konate told a press conference on Tuesday: "No need to describe Nkunku, he is the best player in the Bundesliga this season. He wins a lot, he is good technically.

"I am close to him, to Guendouzi or to Diaby and Kamara at the Blues. In real life I am close to everyone."

Nkunku scored 25 goals in all competitions for the German side this season, with 20 assists to his name.