Jamie Carragher slams 'absolutely stupid' Liverpool star after controversial moment

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I mean it was absolutely stupid, that.

“I don’t think there’s any contact there really, and he’s in a good position!

As soon as I seen him make that run I thought he’s gonna be in a really good position on the byline.

"Well done to the referee as well.

He was really quick, in a really good position to see it, Michael Oliver.”

Kerkez’s afternoon was then ended early having been replaced by Andy Robertson just before the 40-minute mark.

On that change, Carragher added: “It’s always a shock for any player when they see their number come up in the first half but I think that’s good management from Arne Slot.

Kerkez's dive earned him an early booking vs Burnley(Image: Getty Images)

“It was absolutely ridiculous what he tried to do in the first-half trying to win the penalty and then getting that foul.

I think if he’s six inches higher he’s gonna have a huge problem, but it’s certainly a sore one for Mac Allister,” Carragher said.

“Caught him right on the boot, or the ankle.

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