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JAMIE CARRAGHER'S CLAIM: LUIS DIAZ ONLY GREAT DUE TO "EASIER" BUNDESLIGA
Jamie Carragher defended Liverpool's decision to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich for £65.5m, arguing it was "good business" for a player he rated as "good, not great."
Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool might miss Luis Diaz this season since they don't have anyone who plays quite like him. Still, he believes the £65.5 million Bayern Munich paid for Diaz was a good deal for Liverpool.
Diaz played 148 games for Liverpool, scoring 41 goals. He helped them win five trophies in his three and a half years there, including last season's Premier League title.
But soon after celebrating the trophy, Diaz moved to Bayern for £65.5 million.
Liverpool brought in Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike to boost their attack in a busy transfer period. Yet, some people wondered why they were okay with letting Diaz go.
These questions have grown louder because Liverpool hasn't played well since the season started. Slot's new signings haven't lived up to the hype.
On the other hand, Diaz has been great in German football. He has seven goals and five assists in his first 12 Bundesliga games. He also has three Champions League goals.
Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, talked about Diaz's departure on The Overlap. He said the club's leaders might have thought differently than Arne Slot, who might have wanted to keep Diaz.
But they considered he’s 28, and giving him a new contract means paying him a lot, Carragher said.
It was a good deal for Liverpool, and I'll argue with anyone about that. He'll look amazing in the Bundesliga because it's not as tough as the Premier League.
Carragher added, “Diaz was a good player for Liverpool, but not great. He wasn't like Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, or Mohamed Salah. He was just good.
Although Wirtz isn't the same type of player as Diaz, Carragher hopes he can fill the gap, especially after his good game against West Ham.
Carragher said Liverpool got some good years out of him and got a good price, so it was a good deal for Liverpool.
What they haven't done, Carragher stated, is replace him.
But if Wirtz becomes as good as we hope, maybe he's a different type of player, but can fill that role between the lines on the left.
Carragher thinks Wirtz's performance against West Ham should be what everyone expects, considering his high transfer fee of £116 million.
Carragher said that he watched Wirtz play well against Real Madrid, but the West Ham game was the first time that Wirtz seemed a cut above everyone else. That's how it should be when you pay that kind of money.
I'm not trying to put more pressure on him, but that was the first time I'd seen him and thought, "He looks a level above everyone else." That shouldn't be a one-off.
“While he didn’t set up a goal or score, so we still need to see that, I want to see that level of play most weeks because he’s a superstar, the best player in Germany, and broke the British transfer record before Alexander Isak. I need to see that.”
Carragher wants Liverpool to dominate teams like Sunderland and Leeds, even if they don't always win. He hopes Wirtz is getting started now.
Carragher has always opposed Liverpool changing managers during the season. He hopes the club can build on their 2-0 win against West Ham.
It felt like a big week, and I felt West Ham away was the toughest of those games, he explained.
It wasn't just that he had three games to save his job, but also the nature of the opposition. These included a team that has been in the bottom three all season, West Ham; a promoted team in Sunderland; and another promoted team, Leeds, also in the bottom three.
“It felt like if you don’t get results there, it does feel a little bit like… where do you go?
“Liverpool has never changed a manager who has won the league. And then, who do you get? The idea of putting an interim manager in just feels impossible.”
There have been rumours about Steven Gerrard possibly taking over from Slot as interim manager.
Carragher doubts these rumours and believes fans are mainly hoping Slot can turn things around.
When asked if the Gerrard links could be real, Carragher said, No, I wouldn't think so.
It's because he's been a manager and had success at Rangers. He is a well-known figure back in Liverpool and around town.
“But I don’t think most Liverpool fans are hoping for Steven Gerrard. I think everyone is desperate for it to work for Slot.
Still, the problem with being on such a bad run is how long does it continue? So, I do feel like it was a big week.
ANALYTICAL: WHY £400M-SPENDING LIVERPOOL STILL DESPERATELY NEEDS ARDA GüLER
Liverpool joins rivals Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign highly-rated Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Güler, following their UCL win.
Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champs, are set to host Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield this Saturday afternoon.
Arne Slot's team hasn't been doing great lately, with only two wins in their last ten Premier League games. They recently tied 3-3 with Leeds United, who are also having a tough time.
But the Reds did get a win in the Champions League on Tuesday, beating Inter Milan 1-0. This gets them closer to qualifying for the next stage.
Now, after that big win in Milan, word is Liverpool wants to sign one of La Liga's biggest stars.
CaughtOffside says that Liverpool and Manchester United are both interested in Real Madrid's Arda Güler.
The report also says that Arsenal, who are leading the Premier League right now, also want the Turkish player, who's been playing really well this season.
Guler, who's 20, moved to Real from Fenerbahce in 2023. He's played in over 80 games for the Spanish team in all competitions.
He's scored 15 goals and assisted 18 times during that time. His play for Xabi Alonso's team has caught the attention of quite a few English teams.
The report says that all three Premier League teams are seriously interested in Güler, who mainly plays as an attacking midfielder but can also play on the wing.
Güler's contract with Real Madrid lasts until the end of the 2028/29 season, but it sounds like clubs might try to get him to leave Madrid next year.
Liverpool's manager, Slot, reportedly wants to add more creative players to his team, even after spending over £400 million on new players this summer. He thinks Güler is the right guy for the job.
VIRGIL VAN DIJK DENIES RIFT: MO SALAH'S RANT IS "BLOWN UP" BY MEDIA; I WANT HIM TO STAY
Virgil van Dijk claimed Mohamed Salah's "thrown under the bus" comments haven't affected the team, stating the internal atmosphere and training remain "normal."
Virgil van Dijk claims Mohamed Salah's recent outburst hasn't messed with the Liverpool team's vibe. He said training felt normal.
After Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds, where Salah sat on the bench, he said he felt thrown under the bus by the club, blamed for their bad season, and hinted he might leave in January.
This rant got him in trouble. He didn't travel with the team to Milan for their Champions League game against Inter, which they won 1-0 thanks to a late penalty by Dominik Szoboszlai.
Van Dijk told Sky Sports that even after Salah's comments, things were fine within the team.
It wasn't that hard to deal with. "It's just how he felt after the game," Van Dijk said. When we came in on Sunday, the team felt the same as always.
We know what's up, but the media is blowing it up. We just need to deal with the fact that we had a big game and another one coming up this weekend. We'll see what happens.
When asked if he'd spoken to Salah and what they talked about, Van Dijk said, Of course I spoke to him. But that's private.
Salah's time at Liverpool seems uncertain, but Van Dijk wants him to stay: I've been with Mo for a long time. He's helped me a lot here, and I've helped him. We've done it together.
Salah mentioned issues with the club, feeling benched without reason, and a strained relationship with the manager, suggesting someone at the club doesn't want him there. He also spoke about his contract, saying he thought he'd retire at Liverpool, but now things are uncertain.
He's leaving for the African Cup of Nations soon. I hope he does great. "I don't know what will happen next," Van Dijk added.
I hope he comes back to Liverpool, but it's up to the club and Mo. We're friends no matter what, and we've been through a lot together. We'll see what happens.
Arne Slot's team was short some players in Milan, including Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa.
When asked if Salah had let the team down, Van Dijk responded, I won't say if someone let someone down. He didn't travel because of what he said after the game. He trained normally yesterday. We'll see what happens on Friday when we train again. I'm focused on the team. Mo is still part of the team for now, so we'll see.
Andy Robertson, who has played with Salah for years, hopes he doesn't leave on bad terms.
It's tough. "We're talking about one of the best players ever to play here," Robertson said. I joined at the same time as him. Whatever happened, we're all in this together.
About Salah's future, he said, That's not up to me. I love playing with Mo, and I hope we keep playing together.
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