Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp CRITICISED for Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez 'error'
LIVERPOOL hero Jamie Carragher has criticised Jurgen Klopp for his comments on Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez ahead of facing Barcelona in the Champions League this evening.
“They will not get an especially hostile reception but Klopp made a rare error when he stated they are two ‘Anfield legends’,” Carragher wrote in his Telegraph column.
“They are not. Liverpool have too many players with titles and European Cup medals in their legends suite to allow entry for those who did not replicate those achievements.
“That equally applies to the current side, players needing a big prize to cement their legendary status.
“The value of the contribution of Suarez and Coutinho while on Merseyside is not in doubt. Where they stand in Liverpool history is because they left without dedicating their peak years to the trophy pursuit.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made an error, claims Jamie Carragher (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool will face Barcelona and former player Philippe Coutinho tonight in the Champions League (Image: GETTY)
Philippe Coutinho says he was 'very happy' at Liverpool
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“They came close, of course. Had Suarez inspired the club to the title in 2014 he could have been alongside Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard as the greatest of all Liverpool players.
“He did not think Liverpool would ever get back to Barcelona’s level, which was fair enough at the time.
“His medal haul in Spain, including the Champions League in his first season, means he has nothing to regret, even if he sees a different club to one he left behind.
“Coutinho could see how the team was evolving and still decided to go. It worked to Liverpool’s advantage given how smartly they reinvested money on Virgil van Dijk and Alisson.
Liverpool will also be reunited with Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp (Image: GETTY)