Jamie Carragher is not only a Liverpool legend, but one of the best pundits on television.
His sparring with Gary Neville makes for must-see viewing on a regular basis and he is always insightful about the game.
Carragher’s latest remarks to talkSPORT about Liverpool’s hopes of Premier League glory have left some baffled, though, after he claimed an injury to a key man could ruin their chances:
There is no doubt a big injury to a big Liverpool player will severely hamper them.
So that’s why I don’t think anyone really at Liverpool is getting too carried away.
These Reds supporters have reacted to Carragher’s remarks on Twitter, citing Alisson as a reason for him being completely wrong.
So Alisson doesn't count as an injury to a big player then? Strange comments by Carra really. We've coped very well with a big injury already for 2 months!
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) October 10, 2019
We’ve already had to contend with a big injury to a big Liverpool player. Allison has only played 20-30 mins this season. Arguably best goalkeeper in the league and one of best in world
— Alex Borg (@AlexanderDBorg) October 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/_JamieMilne_/status/1182186634751758342?s=20
Didn’t hamper them in the Barca game at Anfield last season.
— Gibo (@gibo2503) October 10, 2019
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Carragher is wide of the mark with these comments and the fans were right to point out his error.
Alisson was one of Liverpool’s most important players last season and losing him to injury in August could easily have derailed their campaign.
Instead, Jurgen Klopp’s men have won every Premier League game without him, leading the way by eight points.
It’s almost as if goalkeepers don’t count sometimes!
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