Liverpool’s latest Premier League defeat has sparked sharp criticism from club legend Jamie Carragher, who highlighted a key weakness he believes is pushing the team into “crisis territory.” Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher analyzed the Reds’ 3-2 loss to Brentford — marking four consecutive league defeats, Liverpool’s worst run since February 2021.
“I want to focus on the lack of physicality in the Liverpool squad,” the 47-year-old said. “Conor Bradley gets too tight because he’s not confident in his strength, which explains why he collects so many yellow cards.”
Carragher stressed that this issue extends beyond the young right-back. “Liverpool don’t win the first challenge and often miss the second ball. It seems they’re not fully equipped for the Premier League this season,” he added.
Brentford’s long-throw strategies again exposed Liverpool’s vulnerabilities, with Dango Ouattara taking advantage early in the match. Carragher argued that a lack of “height and strength” in critical defensive areas is leaving the team exposed to direct play.
“We’re in crisis time for Liverpool right now,” he warned. “Serious questions will be asked of the players, coaching staff, and management because, given the summer spending, this run is unacceptable.”
John Aldridge shared similarly harsh criticism of the team’s performances, and the current form is far from encouraging for both supporters and former players.
Despite goals from Milos Kerkez and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool remain seventh in the table, clearly in need of a reset. Carragher’s ongoing concerns over the defensive structure feel increasingly urgent as the struggles continue.
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