Jamie Carragher Sounds Alarm Bells Ahead of Wolves Showdown
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has delivered a brutal and brutally honest assessment of Arne Slot’s team selection ahead of the Reds’ upcoming Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers — and his warning could not be clearer.
According to Carragher, Liverpool cannot afford to repeat the same mistake that cost them dearly against Tottenham, and one player in particular must not be in the starting XI if the Reds want to walk away with all three points.
Speaking during a heated analysis session, the former Liverpool defender did not hold back as he questioned the tactical decisions made in recent matches and pointed directly at Milos Kerkez as the weak link in Slot’s setup.
“Wolves are a very physical side. If Arne Slot makes the same mistake he made against Tottenham, Liverpool will suffer badly,” Carragher stated.
“Kerkez does not deserve to be starting games right now.”
“This Is Not the Game for Experiments” – Carragher’s Warning
Carragher stressed that Wolves are not a team Liverpool can afford to underestimate, especially given their intensity, pace, and ability to punish defensive mistakes.
He warned that starting Kerkez again could be disastrous, particularly against a side that thrives on pressing, aerial duels, and quick transitions.
“This is not a game for experiments. Wolves will test you physically and mentally. If you get it wrong at the back, they’ll punish you — and Kerkez hasn’t shown enough to be trusted in a game like this,” Carragher said.
The former defender emphasized that Liverpool’s struggles in recent matches were not just tactical, but positional — and that the left-back role has become a glaring weakness when the team is under pressure.
Why Carragher Believes Kerkez Should Be Dropped
Carragher’s criticism goes beyond one poor performance.
According to the Liverpool legend, Kerkez has:
- Struggled defensively in one-on-one situations
- Been caught out of position repeatedly
- Failed to track runners consistently
- Offered limited recovery pace against quick wingers
Against Tottenham, those weaknesses were exposed, and Carragher believes Wolves will target the same areas relentlessly.
Slot repeats the same mistake and it costs Liverpool again, then the questions will be unavoidable,” Carragher said.
“You can’t keep making the same errors and expect different results.”
The former defender suggested that Liverpool’s depth allows Slot to rotate intelligently — but only if he is brave enough to make difficult decisions.
Fans Begin to Agree With Carragher
Liverpool supporters have reacted strongly to Carragher’s comments, with many echoing the same concerns online.
Several fans believe that Kerkez is still adapting to the Premier League and should not be thrown into high-pressure fixtures until he finds consistency.
Others have argued that Wolves’ physical style makes this a game where experience should take priority over experimentation.