Jamie Carragher criticized Liverpool's performance, highlighting a pivotal moment in the 14th minute against Manchester United that encapsulated their struggles this season. Liverpool fell behind early, conceding two goals in quick succession.
âThey canât copeâ â Jamie Carragher laments 14th-minute moment which sums up Liverpoolâs season
Jamie Carragher bemoaned one moment during the first half of Liverpoolâs game against Manchester United at Old Trafford which, in his view, put the Merseysidersâ season into microcosm.
The home side were ahead inside just five minutes as the Reds conceded from a corner kick, and they doubled the lead in the 14th minute through Benjamin Sesko after the visitors were cut open on the counterattack.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES â STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ONÂ APPLEÂ &Â GOOGLE PLAY
The goal stemmed from Alexis Mac Allister losing the ball in midfield and the hosts took full advantage as they swept upfield and, despite Freddie Woodman initially denying the Slovenian, United instantly created another chance which ended with the goalkeeperâs attempted save bouncing off the Red Devils striker and into the net.
Speaking on co-commentary for Sky Sports, Carragher fumed at the lack of physicality from Liverpool which allowed their opponents to easily blitz their way to two goals in the opening quarter-hour at Old Trafford.
Jamie Carragher lamented a specific moment in the 14th minute that he believes symbolizes Liverpool's struggles this season.
Liverpool conceded the first goal from a corner kick and the second goal in the 14th minute during a counterattack led by Manchester United.
The 14th-minute moment highlights Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities and overall challenges throughout the current season.
Chelsea secured their Women's Champions League spot for next season with a 3-1 victory over Leicester, highlighted by Sam Kerr's record-setting goal. Kerr became Chelsea's all-time WSL top goalscorer with her 64th goal.
Celtic's Daizen Maeda limps off after scoring, raising fitness concerns before Old Firm match.
Bournemouth secured a 3-0 victory against Crystal Palace, moving into sixth place and closer to European football for the first time. The win featured a controversial penalty decision and a goal from former player Jefferson Lerma.
Thousands of runners participated in the 47th annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, celebrating community spirit and personal achievements. Participants enjoyed perfect weather and enthusiastic crowds along the 10-mile course.
Benjamin Sesko's goal for Manchester United against Liverpool was upheld after a VAR review for handball. This marked his 10th goal of the Premier League season.
True Love secures 1,000 Guineas victory, marking O'Brien's eighth win!
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.
The former Reds defender raged after Seskoâs goal: âThat goal⊠you talk about Liverpoolâs season. Theyâve been popping the ball about but they canât cope with the counterattack.
âThat has summed Liverpool up all season â theyâre a nice team but they canât handle physicality. Mac Allister loses the ball in midfield and before you know it they get blown away by the pace and power of Man United.â
Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred s**ource on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust
Carragher is right to be livid over the Merseysidersâ insipid performance in the first half, and in particular the first 15 minutes.
Prior to the move which led to Seskoâs goal, Liverpool had possession for roughly two consecutive minutes in Unitedâs half of the pitch but did nothing with it. Once the ball got turned over, the home side immediately sensed blood and duly punished their feeble opponents.
Even with the Redsâ starting line-up weakened by injury absences, the lack of aggression in their play at Old Trafford is simply unacceptable in any fixture, never mind a visit to our eternal rivals, who â it must be remembered â are just three points above us in the Premier League table.
Arne Slotâs team didnât have any midweek game from which to recover, either, so the tame nature of this first-half performance defies explanation.
Liverpoolâs players this afternoon could do with showing some of the heart that Carragher invariably demonstrated in this fixture in his playing days, recognising just what it means to the fans.