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Liverpool star hammered for 'making a mistake every game' and costing team-mate

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SportFootballLiverpool FCIbrahima Konate has been called out by former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher, who has claimed the Frenchman makes mistakes every time he takes to the pitch in what has been a challenging seasonJamie Carragher claims that Ibrahima Konate is "making a mistake every game" - and that is impacting on how people see Virgil van Dijk.The Frenchman has long been the skipper's centre-half partner but has endured a difficult campaign, which comes as Konate's future remains unclear with his contract winding down.Konate endured another difficult evening as Liverpool were outclassed by PSG in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final. PSG were still able to create numerous changes and Carragher took aim at the French defender, citing him as constantly error-prone.He said on CBS Sports: "People have criticised Van Dijk for his performances this season but I think it’s been harsh.



I think he plays every game, the fella next to him has been awful all season and poor again tonight.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher brutally claims Liverpool played like a 'lower division team' in PSG lossREAD MORE: Luis Enrique admits 'surprise' at failed Liverpool tactics as PSG rip apart Reds"Konate, makes a mistake every game, so that’s not easy to play alongside, so I still think he’s been one of Liverpool’s better players, Virgil van Dijk. He said: “Konate, it’s getting to the stage now where you actually feel you shouldn’t criticise him because you’re watching something that’s actually not nice to watch, when you’re watching a player go through something like this.

I’ve never thought he was top class, but he’s just going through an absolute nightmare.”Konate is still to pen a new contract at Anfield, albeit reports claim an extension is closer than ever. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.