but according to Jamie Carragher, the performance behind it raised more concerns than confidence. The former Liverpool defender delivered a scathing assessment after the final whistle, insisting that the entire team was bailed out by one player who produced the decisive moment when everyone else struggled to make an impact.
Carragher’s remarks quickly gained traction online as he argued that Liverpool were fortunate to escape the San Siro with all three points. Despite the late breakthrough, he stressed that the overall display fell far below the standards expected of a club with Liverpool’s ambitions. In his view, the victory was not the product of collective quality but of a single individual refusing to let the evening end in disappointment.
Throughout the match, Liverpool found themselves overwhelmed by Inter’s intensity and superior organisation. The Italian side carved out clearer chances, pressed with purpose, and repeatedly forced Liverpool’s midfield and defence onto the back foot. The absence of Mohamed Salah loomed large, with the Reds struggling to find cohesion in attack and rhythm in possession. For long stretches, they appeared second-best, unable to control the tempo or impose themselves on the contest.
Just when the game seemed destined to slip away, one decisive contribution changed the direction of the night. Carragher highlighted this moment as the only reason Liverpool avoided what he described as a potentially embarrassing result. He emphasised that such interventions are rare, reserved for players capable of rising above the pressure when the stakes are highest.
Carragher criticised the team’s sluggish transitions, lack of urgency, and inability to dictate proceedings. He warned that relying on late escapes is a dangerous pattern, especially in European competition where even a single lapse can cost a team its entire campaign. According to him, Liverpool must urgently rediscover the discipline, composure, and collective responsibility required to compete against Europe’s strongest clubs.
At the core of his message was a blunt reminder: Liverpool’s win belonged solely to the player who refused to let the team fall apart. The rest of the squad, he insisted, should be grateful, because without that critical moment, Inter would be celebrating and Liverpool would be facing widespread criticism across Europe.
Though the result will stand as another Champions League triumph, Carragher’s pointed analysis has already intensified scrutiny surrounding the team. His comments have sparked a broader debate about Liverpool’s current form, the growing pressure within the squad, and the urgent improvements required if they hope to progress deeper into the competition
