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Ian Wright: 'Ragnar Klavan a defensive problem for Liverpool'

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Ian Wright says that Joel Matip is "OK" defensively, but Ragnar Klavan has yet to justify his inclusion in the Liverpool squad.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has claimed that Ragnar Klavan remains a weak link for Liverpool following their shaky start to the campaign.

The Reds have shipped 12 goals in the Premier League already this season - only Crystal Palace and West Ham United have conceded more.

Klavan has started just three times in the top flight for Liverpool this term, including in the 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City at the beginning of September.

Wright insists that the Estonia international has yet to show the quality required to hold down a place at Anfield.

"The defensive errors have been continuing," he told BBC Sport. "Why hasn't [Klopp] addressed the defensive problems? [Joel] Matip is OK but Klavan I'm not sure about."

Klavan joined Liverpool from Augsburg on a three-year deal last summer, costing them around £4.2m to sign.

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