Carragher and Richards Walk Off Set After Alisson’s Interview
Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards humorously walked off the CBS Sports set on Wednesday night following a lighthearted exchange with Alisson. The Brazilian goalkeeper had just delivered a heroic performance, making nine saves before Harvey Elliott’s stunning 87th-minute goal secured Liverpool’s dramatic 1-0 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes.
Thanks to Alisson’s Man of the Match display, Liverpool head into next week’s Champions League round of 16 second leg at Anfield full of confidence, aiming for a quarter-final spot against the winner of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa. While Arne Slot’s team is showing relentless ambition on the pitch, the same can’t always be said for Carragher and Richards in the CBS Sports studio.
Unlike the more traditional approaches of BBC or Sky Sports, CBS Sports leans into entertainment, blending analysis with comedy. The panel often prioritizes humor, as seen earlier in the competition when Richards and his colleagues joked about Brest. Wednesday night followed the same trend.
Why Carragher and Richards Walked Off
The pair playfully expressed frustration over always being second to Thierry Henry.
During the post-match interview, Alisson joined the CBS Sports panel featuring Henry, Carragher, Richards, and Kate Scott. Richards asked the goalkeeper, “Have you seen our show? Have you seen the clips online?”
After Alisson confirmed he had, Richards followed up: “Okay, perfect. So who’s your favorite?” Attempting to win favor, Richards even showed off his Portuguese skills, prompting Alisson to compliment him before delivering an answer that sealed the duo’s fate.
“I think I would have to say Thierry, legend. When I was growing up, I watched a lot of Arsenal in the early 2000s when he was playing. It was the only team on TV in Brazil,” Alisson said.
At that moment, Carragher and Richards stood up and jokingly walked off set as Alisson continued praising Henry. Richards quipped, “I’ve had enough of this,” pretending to be fed up with their colleague always stealing the spotlight.
Alisson’s Heroics Against PSG
The Brazilian once again proved why he’s among the best goalkeepers in the world.
Alisson was in top form against PSG, making nine crucial saves and standing strong against relentless pressure from the French giants. His performance reignited discussions about his status as one of the world’s best shot-stoppers.
His teammates were full of praise, with one remarking, “I don’t know where we would be without him. Hopefully, he keeps stopping them, and we keep finishing chances. A great team performance.”
Liverpool now shift their focus back to the Premier League, where they face Southampton at Anfield on Saturday. They will then host PSG on Tuesday in a decisive Champions League clash to determine which domestic powerhouse advances to the quarter-finals.