With the transfer market significantly inflated compared to 10 to 15 years ago, former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, who led the club for six years, recently took a playful jab at one of his loyal players during an interview on The Overlap Podcast.
He remarked, “If you want to buy Gerrard and Carragher now, you pay £200m. £180m for Gerrard, £20m for Carragher.”
Rafael Benitez won the Champions League during his spell at Liverpool
Social Media Reaction
Benitez’s comment sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
“If you want to buy Gerrard and @Carra23 this time, you pay £200m."
One fan quipped, “Everyone knows Carragher was a terrible player,” while another added, “Bro got cooked.” A third user intensified the humor, stating, “No one’s paying £20m for Carragher.”
Despite the jests, Jamie Carragher is widely regarded as one of Liverpool’s greatest players, having made over 500 appearances for the club during his 17-year career.
Liverpool’s Season Outlook
As an ardent supporter of the club, Carragher will be hoping Liverpool continues their winning streak this season.
The team kicked off the campaign with a victory against Ipswich, thanks to goals from Diogo Jota and Mohammed Salah.
Mohamed Salah celebrates his goal against Ipswich (X)
The Egyptian King set another incredible record in the Premier League. The Egyptian star both scored and provided a goal each, helping Arne Slot’s men to a perfect start in the 2024–2025 league campaign.
