Jamie Carragher has voiced his approval on Liverpool target James Milner as the versatile midfielder from Manchester City appears set to sign for the Reds.
“I think it’s a very good signing – a free transfer who can play in a few positions and got great experience,” said Carragher on social media.
“A good character, which you can see from the fact he’s left Man City in the Champions League for Liverpool.
“That shows regular starts mean more to him at this time than being a squad player with more chance of picking up trophies at City.”
In fact, the former Liverpool stalwart believes Milner’s experience can put him in contention for the vacant captain’s role, taking over from Steven Gerrard.
The Englishman has player over 50 times for his country and has two Premier League titles under his belt.
Carragher wrote: “The fact that Brendan Rodgers wouldn’t confirm Jordan Henderson as this season’s captain even though he was captain in Gerrard’s absence last season makes me think him and Milner could be competing for the armband.
“Was that another thing that enticed Milner to join?”
Carragher also spoke about the similarities between Milner and Liverpool’s vice-captain Henderson:
“His main strength is his engine, which could suit him and Jordan to both play alongside a holding midfielder (Emre Can?) but his best position is tucked in from the right in a central role which is also Jordan Henderson’s so it’ll be interesting how those two fit into next year’s midfield set-up.”
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