Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing assessment of Liverpool after their poor performance left them 12th in the Premier League table. The former defender called the display “embarrassing” and claimed only Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai showed any real effort.
Carragher argued that the pair were the only players who played with intensity, saying the team should be rebuilt around them. He criticised the rest of the squad for lacking hunger, responsibility, and leadership, pointing to slow recovery runs, weak pressing, and defensive instability as key issues.
Analysts agreed that Gakpo and Szoboszlai were Liverpool’s only bright spots, with Gakpo driving the attack and Szoboszlai trying to inject tempo into a flat midfield.
Carragher’s comments have sparked renewed calls for changes in January. Sources say manager Arne Slot was frustrated with the team’s lack of energy, and the club may accelerate plans for new signings, with several players at risk of being moved on next summer.
Fans have echoed Carragher’s frustration, insisting the team needs a serious shake-up. With the international break approaching, Liverpool face urgent internal discussions about attitude, leadership, and recruitment.
Carragher’s message was clear: only two players showed the spirit expected at Liverpool — and unless standards rise quickly, the season could get worse
