Virgil van Dijk relationship with Ibrahima Konate in spotlight amid Liverpool slump

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Alan Pardew has voiced his concerns over Liverpool's recent defensive struggles, suggesting that two of the Reds' players 'look like they've had a row'. Late goals have been a particular thorn in Liverpool's side, having conceded after the 75th minute in eight of their games.

The one thing about center-backs is they look after their full-back, and they look after each other - that is the key to a back four. You have to protect [them] - that's your area.

Learn more "Obviously the 'keeper's injured, and they've got this young keeper in - I wouldn't say he's been poor, but it's just a different character. This is their problem - it's like an unfamiliarity." Liverpool's difficulties extend beyond the current campaign.