“You can’t do that”: Jamie Carragher reveals face-to-face confrontation with former Liverpool manager

Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender turned Sky Sports pundit, revealed he was confronted by ex-Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge over comments Carragher made about Sturridge needing to be sold by Liverpool. The incident occurred during an end-of-season event in Australia, where Liverpool asked Carragher, Steven Gerrard, and Steve McManaman to play with the team to help fill stadium seats. Carragher had publicly suggested Liverpool should sell Sturridge, which angered the striker, leading to a confrontation in the dressing room.

At the time, Sturridge was still playing under Jurgen Klopp. Carragher expressed disappointment that Liverpool were considering selling the player in January, a crucial time as the team was pushing for the league title. He noted that Sturridge would have been aware of Real Madrid's interest, which made the timing of any transfer disruptive, especially ahead of important matches.

Carragher's role as a pundit often involves critiquing Liverpool, the club where he made 737 appearances. This confrontation highlights the tension that can arise when former players publicly comment on current squad decisions. Carragher reflected on the incident on the Overlap podcast, emphasizing the complicated nature of transfers and the impact such moves can have on team dynamics during critical phases of the season.