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Ibrahima Konate reveals why he is frustrated to play WITH Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk, as defender aims cheeky dig at his captain

Not many centre-backs who played alongside Virgil van Dijk have found a downside, but Ibrahima Konate has pinpointed one.

The Frenchman, with tongue placed firmly in cheek, said his partner at the back is so good that he takes attention away from his own top performances.

Konate has been enjoying an outstanding season for the Reds and helped the league leaders to another clean sheet in the 1-0 win over Everton on Wednesday.

But he joked that people forget he's even playing, such is the acclaim given to the captain.