Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has called out one player who is 'hanging on for dear life' at the club following the 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
On Sunday afternoon, the thrilling Premier League clash between long-term rivals Liverpool and United finished as a 2-2 draw at Anfield.
As has been the case for several season, iconic duo Carragher and Neville were on commentary for the match, with both men offering their opinions on the performances of their former clubs.
And while speaking about Liverpool, former Reds defender Carragher singled out one player who he believes is really struggling this season, despite the club's success.
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Speaking post-match, Carragher argued that it was Liverpool's fullbacks that let the club down on Sunday and, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has received the brunt of the criticism from fans, he singled out Andrew Roberson.
"People always have a go at Trent defensively and that won’t change but if the speculation does affect him, which it looked like it did today, Liverpool will have to change it," Carragher said on Neville’s Sky Sports podcast.
"Arsenal are better than Liverpool defensively, Liverpool are better going forward, they create more chances and score more goals.
"But Liverpool in the full back areas… Andy Robertson is hanging on for dear life, he’s been a legend for this club but it feels like he’s involved in a lot of goals at the minute, he just feels half a yard short.
"If Trent is having problems as well on the other side that puts an awful lot of pressure on the middle two.
"Van Dijk saved Liverpool a lot today, he’s probably having to work too hard, and that’s the one thing that can stop Liverpool from winning the league, the full-back areas."
Robertson has been subject to significant criticism from fans throughout the season, with some suggesting he should be sold in the near future.
Despite this, the Scot is clearly trusted by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who has used Robertson in 25 matches across all competitions so far this season.
Addressing the criticism in November, the Scotland captain said: "Look, I am a lot older and a lot wiser now than when I came in.
"I got doubters for the first time in a long time, first time at this club. But it suits me in this position. I am trying to prove people wrong again.
"People can write me off all they want. But I will always try to keep working, keep improving. I have tried to do that and hopefully I have shown that."
Topics: Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier League, Jamie Carragher, Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Champions League, Andrew Robertson
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