Gary Neville defends Liverpool hero and accuses Jamie Carragher of 'disrespecting' player
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Gary Neville clashed with Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports after his colleague made a comparison about a Liverpool hero. 16:37, Sun, Sep 6, 2026 Updated: 16:37, Sun, Sep 6, 2026 Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clashed on Super Sunday (Image: Sky Sports)Gary Neville accused Jamie Carragher of showing disrespect towards Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino while drawing a comparison with Arsenal's Kai Havertz.
Football transfer news and rumours plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicyHe's certain to play a crucial part in Arsenal's title defence after they failed to secure a forward during the final days of the transfer window.The Gunners were unable to persuade Julian Alvarez to rejoin the Premier League from Atletico Madrid after Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior also rejected their advances.Neville believes that, while Havertz is a reliable performer for Arsenal, he doesn't possess the star quality they might require.
His view, alongside a comparison with Liverpool legend Firmino, sparked controversy during a discussion with Carragher on Sky Sports Super Sunday.Neville said: "I think having Havertz up front means the centre-backs can afford to edge over to his side a little bit more, because Havertz is a good player, he's a very good performer, but he's not going to frighten the life out of you."To which Carragher replied: "It didn't stop Mo Salah with Firmino." But Neville hit back: "No, no, no. Please, don't disrespect Firmino in terms of what a player he was by the way."Carragher then tried to explain: "In terms of goalscoring." Yet Neville continued: "He was unbelievable in the way in which he was a foil for Mane and Salah, it was essential."Gary Neville leapt to the defence of Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino (Image: Getty)Carragher added: "So why can't Havertz be that kind of player?" Before Neville concluded the debate by saying: "I don't think Havertz is as good as Firmino in any way shape or form."Firmino registered 111 goals and 76 assists across 362 matches during eight seasons at Liverpool, forming an exceptional attacking trio alongside Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.Under Jurgen Klopp's stewardship, the Brazilian secured the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Carabao Cup.While operating as a No.9, Firmino was renowned for dropping deep, connecting play and generating space for Salah and Mane out wide.