Despite Liverpool becoming the only team in the Premier League not to bring in any new players at the end of the 2023-24 season, former Reds defender Carragher has expressed his strong faith in his old club on Stick to Football. He believes that Liverpool will not crumble in the new season, but instead, they are likely to continue their excellent performance from last season and even exceed expectations.
Carragher began by recognizing Liverpool's title-winning performance last season, noting that it was beyond most people's expectations. He believes that if Liverpool can maintain a similar level of performance in the new season, then the fans will once again witness the team's glorious moments. This optimistic attitude has undoubtedly given Liverpool fans a shot in the arm.
However, Carragher is also aware of the fact that Liverpool have a huge gap to fill in the midfield. This is a problem that cannot be ignored, as the midfield is the key link in the team's offense and defense, and plays a crucial role in the overall tactical execution. Despite Liverpool's good results in pre-season, including defeating strong teams such as Manchester United and Arsenal, Carragher still emphasized that strengthening the midfield is the key to the team's success in the new season.
Carragher is open to the changes that a new coach and a new voice could bring. He cites the examples of David Moyes taking over from Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and Emery taking over as Arsenal manager after Arsene Wenger to bring about a huge transformation. These examples show that the arrival of a new coach can often galvanize a team's potential, bringing with it a whole new tactical philosophy and style of play. Therefore, Carragher believes that under Klopp's leadership, Liverpool is expected to show even better performance in the new season.
