Jamie Carragher takes aim at Liverpool star with 'big problem' and says 'I don't understand'

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool suffered their fifth league defeat of the season against Manchester City but Jamie Carragher believes Ibrahima Konate's defensive displays have been a problemJamie Carragher has criticised Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. The Frenchman endured a difficult afternoon at the Etihad Stadium as his errors led to a penalty and Erling Haaland's opener.The Reds sit eighth in the Premier League table as Arne Slot's side suffered their fifth league defeat of the season, with their title defence going with a whimper after further losing ground on Arsenal and Manchester City.

But the former defender has again been critical of the centre-back for his role in City's opener.READ MORE: Liverpool collapse vs Man City forces Gary Neville into decision he 'never' makesREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher questions VAR process after Virgil van Dijk goal disallowed for LiverpoolHaaland broke the deadlock after Konate's attempted clearance cannoned off the Norwegian before looping beyond Giorgi Mamardashvili. Konate was heavily involved in the penalty again, he’s having a really tough time and it feels like we’re saying it week after week," he said."It’s a bit of luck for Man City because Haaland doesn’t know much about it.

Look at Haaland’s jump compared to Konate, he’s trying to flick the ball on and as a defender, that’s a last resort."He’s not even off the ground and he’s trying to flick it on, go and get as high as you can and head that ball away. Konate, again, when Liverpool concede a goal or a problem, he is at the heart of it."He’s got a big problem away from home, which is when you need your centre backs, your centre backs need to play well to get results and too many times he’s gone missing."For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.