In the 3rd round of the English Premier League match on September 2, Beijing time, Manchester United was defeated by Liverpool at home with 0-3, after the match, in the Sky Sports program, the famous soccer commentator Carragher made an in-depth analysis and comment on the match and the prospects of the two teams.
Carragher began by recognizing Liverpool's excellent performance in the game and believes that this Liverpool side is closer to contending for the Premier League title than many thought. "Old Trafford has traditionally been a nightmare for visiting teams, but Liverpool were outstanding here." He said, "This win gives the fans and the players real confidence and a deeper recognition of Jurgen Klopp's coaching ability. Most of the players have won everything, but their trust in the coach grows with each passing day, and that team spirit and cohesion is an important building block in the title race."
Carragher then praised the performance of Liverpool striker Salah in particular, suggesting that he has a similar obsession with records and long-lasting outstanding performances as Cristiano Ronaldo. "Salah has proved himself to be one of the best wingers in the Premier League and even though he hasn't won all the medals possible, there is no doubting his strength and contribution." Carragher said, "I believe he has the ability to play until he is 40 and beyond. Liverpool must try to keep him as he is a vital asset to the team's title bid in the coming seasons."
However, Carragher is pessimistic about United's prospects. "I don't think anything will change at United in terms of soccer." He said, "I've seen a similar situation before at Liverpool, where the team performs poorly at the beginning of the season but the management is often hesitant to make timely changes. Although Ten Hagar has good coaching ability, United's problems cannot be solved overnight. I would be very surprised if he is still in charge at the end of the season."
In addition, Carragher also mentioned the differences between Manchester United and Liverpool in terms of coaching team and player management. "Klopp led his team to the Champions League final in his third season in charge of Liverpool, which is enough to prove his coaching ability and the development potential of the team." He said, "In contrast, Manchester United's disorganization in the coaching team and player management is worrying. If United can't solve these problems as soon as possible, it will be difficult for them to achieve good results in the Premier League."
