Carragher names the Liverpool duo who have become real leaders in the last few weeks – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Jamie Carragher has showered praise on two Liverpool players on Twitter after the Reds won 2-0 against Crystal Palace at Anfield.
The Reds needed a victory on the final day of the season to guarantee a place in next season’s Champions League.
With Leicester City and Chelsea losing against Tottenham and Aston Villa respectively, Liverpool jumped to third in the Premier League table.
Carragher has suggested that it’s a “remarkable” achievement, considering the injuries the Reds have faced this season, and they needing to win all of their last five games.
He has also showered praise on two players – Thiago Alcantara and Trent Alexander-Arnold – saying the two players have become ‘real leaders’ in the team in the last few weeks.
Third in the #PremierLeague for @LFC is remarkable considering the injury problems & having to win the final 5 games!
TAA has been a real leader in the last few months & Thiago the same in the last few weeks. #LIVCRY— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 23, 2021
Carragher is absolutely spot on here.
Alexander-Arnold struggled in the first half of the season with form and injuries. It was a real challenge for him to step up, especially as he had no Virgil van Dijk or Joe Gomez supporting him.
However, the youngster got better and better as the season progressed and played a pivotal role as Liverpool clinched the Champions League spot.
It will be interesting to see if his outstanding form towards the end will earn him a place in the England squad for the Euros, although going by the reports, Gareth Southgate remains unconvinced.
Thiago, likewise, struggled with injuries and missed a chunk of the season. He started to show his best form when Jurgen Klopp brought Fabinho in his customary defensive midfield role. It allowed Thiago to express himself and make valuable contributions.