“LET HIM GO BEFORE HE RUINS EVERYTHING!” – JAMIE CARRAGHER ERUPTS AFTER LIVERPOOL’S SHOCK LOSS TO MANCHESTER UNITED AT ANFIELD
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Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher didn’t mince his words after watching his former team suffer a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield, leaving Arne Slot’s side in turmoil and on a worrying four-match losing streak. The ex-defender, visibly furious in the Sky Sports studio, delivered a scathing warning to the Liverpool boss:
“He’s past his best… let him go before he drags you down and destroys Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League again.”
Carragher’s comments sent shockwaves through the Liverpool fanbase, already reeling from another uninspired performance. The defeat hurt even more because it came against United — but it was the manner of the loss that stung. Liverpool looked sluggish in transition, careless in defence, and devoid of urgency. Ruben Amorim’s revitalised United punished every lapse. Bryan Mbeumo struck just 62 seconds in, and though Cody Gakpo’s late equaliser reignited belief, Harry Maguire’s towering header crushed Anfield’s spirit once more.
Carragher’s anger seemed directed at one senior player — though he avoided naming names, fans quickly guessed who he meant. Many believe the criticism was aimed at Virgil van Dijk, the captain whose form has sharply declined in recent weeks. Once the best defender in the world, Van Dijk struggled against United’s pace and looked far from his commanding best.
“He’s been a great servant to the club, but right now he’s just a shadow of what he was,” Carragher added. “If you keep pretending this is just a blip, things will only get worse. Slot has to be ruthless — sentiment doesn’t win trophies.”
His remarks echoed the growing frustration among fans, who have watched Liverpool repeatedly concede late goals and lose focus. The once-impenetrable defence now looks brittle, and Slot’s fixes are falling short. Social media erupted with fans calling for a defensive overhaul in the January window.
Meanwhile, pundits praised Manchester United’s organisation and Amorim’s tactical discipline. Harry Maguire, once ridiculed, emerged as the unlikely match-winner, while Liverpool’s senior figures failed to rise to the occasion. Carragher summed it up bluntly:
“There’s no hunger, no aggression, no leadership anymore. That’s not just on the manager — it’s on certain players who’ve stopped performing like they used to.”
As Liverpool sink further down the table, Carragher’s warning couldn’t be clearer: make bold decisions now or risk another wasted season. His criticism may sting, but it reflects a painful truth — unless Arne Slot acts decisively, Liverpool’s title hopes could be over before Christmas.
Anfield wanted heroes. Instead, it got ghosts of former glory — and a legend’s harsh reality check.
