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Joachim Andersen reveals vile messages of abuse after being headbutted by Darwin Nunez in Crystal Palace's draw at Liverpool... as he admits he triggered the new £85m Reds striker's sending off by 'sitting really close' to him at Anfield

Crystal Palace defender Joachim Anderson has revealed online abuse he received after his role in Darwin Nunez's sending off on Monday night.

In a post on his Instagram story, the 26-year-old said: 'Got maybe 3-400 of these messages last night. I understand you support a team but have some respect and stop act tough online.'

He then shared the messages of abuse he has received, in which he was branded a 'f****** disgrace', and a 'cheating b******', while others said they 'hoped his plane crashed' or that his family died.

Darwin Nunez was shown a straight red card on Monday night for headbutting Andersen

In a final post, Andersen called on Instagram and the Premier League to 'do something about this.