Jamie Carragher has sparked debate with his seemingly contradictory take on Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold during their 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Earlier in the week, Alexander-Arnold had announced his intention to leave Liverpool at the end of his contract. Manager Arne Slot benched him for most of the match, only bringing him on in the final 30 minutes, at which point he was loudly booed by sections of the Anfield crowd.
While Slot and teammate Andy Robertson declined to criticize the fans for their response, Carragher offered a more critical view during his analysis on Sky Sports. He expressed surprise at the scale of the boos and argued that no player wearing the Liverpool shirt should be treated that way, even acknowledging the supporters’ frustration.
However, Carragher’s stance has drawn backlash, as many fans pointed out it contradicts his previous remarks. After Alexander-Arnold’s departure was announced, Carragher had criticized journalists for trying to dictate how fans should react, insisting supporters had the right to feel however they chose. This contrast led some online to accuse Carragher of hypocrisy, with fans calling him out for seemingly doing exactly what he had previously condemned—telling supporters how to feel.