Carragher Slams Liverpool Players After UCL Collapse

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has voiced strong criticism towards the team's players following a heavy Champions League loss, stating his anger at their performance. He expressed concerns that established stars such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk may no longer be at their absolute best, impacting the team's overall effectiveness. Carragher suggests that Liverpool's current struggles stem from a failure to evolve since their most successful period under Jurgen Klopp.

Carragher emphasized that the issues run deeper than manager Arne Slot, who he believes should be given time. He pointed to the aging of key players like Alisson, Van Dijk, and Salah as a significant factor in the team's decline. The former player argued that other squad members have not stepped up to compensate for the veterans' diminishing returns, questioning their ability to perform consistently.

Echoing some sentiments, midfielder Curtis Jones acknowledged the team's need for a more aggressive approach, moving beyond just being 'nice on the ball'. Carragher also posited that some players might not possess the quality required for Liverpool to consistently challenge for major trophies. He anticipates these challenges will become more pronounced as iconic players like Salah, Van Dijk, and Alisson eventually depart.