Micah Richards admits Liverpool player is 'starting to worry' him

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Micah Richards has admitted Ibrahima Konate’s form is “worrying” him after the Liverpool defender’s poor performance against Crystal Palace. Konate had improved in recent outings, in particular against Arsenal, but Saturday’s poor showing has once again raised questions.

Ibrahima Konate struggled against Crystal Palace (Image: Getty Images) “Him and Van Dijk have been a good partnership, but his individual errors at this moment in time are just making the backline look a bit nervy. Learn more Recent reports have suggested that the Spanish giant is monitoring Konate’s situation, with Arsenal’s William Saliba seemingly out of the picture as he closes in on a new contract with the Gunners.

Konate has responded to supporters this season amid the backlash over his performances, having replied to one fan account earlier this month: "The problem is some of you forget too quick... only after two games." Liverpool.com says: Konate needs to be doing his talking on the pitch rather than social media. It’s no good pointing to your past performances when you are playing as poorly as he did against Palace.