Carragher says Liverpool risk season blow up without Guehi signing
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Jamie Carragher expressed the view that Liverpool needed striker Alexander Isak more than defender Marc Guehi during the recent transfer window. Liverpool had agreed a £35 million deal to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but the transfer collapsed at the last stage when Palace withdrew, leaving manager Arne Slot without a new centre-back reinforcement.
Following the failed move, Guehi spoke publicly for the first time after scoring his first England goal in a 5-0 victory over Serbia. When asked about the past week, Guehi responded with a smile, saying: “It’s been great.” He added that joining Thomas Tuchel’s England squad was always easy due to a strong group of players and staff all working towards one goal, making the experience enjoyable.
England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Guehi's professionalism, highlighting how the defender prioritized team interests over personal matters. Tuchel said, “He was the best teammate possible,” emphasizing Guehi's positive influence in the camp despite the transfer disappointment.
This episode left Liverpool without the defender they sought on deadline day, which Jamie Carragher suggested could impact Arne Slot’s ambitions for the Premier League title. The situation underscored Liverpool's broader transfer challenges as they also pursue other targets like Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez.
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