Liverpool news: Jamie Carragher fumes and Jurgen Klopp makes unnecessary Hugo Ekitike remark
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Former boss Jurgen Klopp is back on Merseyside to take charge of the Reds in a legends clash against his former club, Borussia Dortmund.While the German has brought his good vibes back to Anfield during a tumultuous time for the club, many Liverpool fans will still be reeling over Mohamed Salah's bombshell announcement. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageWith Klopp back in town, the Premier League-winning manager has addressed his time as boss but made an eye-catching comment comparing the output of Salah to Liverpool's latest hero, Hugo Ekitike.
Elsewhere, Reds legend Jamie Carragher has hit out at supporters who have accused him of showing disrespect to a club icon.Klopp's Ekitike commentSpeaking to The Anfield Wrap, Klopp claimed it would be difficult for any forward to match Salah's legendary output for the club, unnecessarily singling out Ekitike in the process.Salah is third on the list of Liverpool's all-time goal scorers. However, it's entirely possible Klopp highlighted Ekitike because he believes the young French international could reach the heights of Salah, which would no doubt be a huge compliment.Jamie Carragher fumesLiverpool icon Carragher has hit back at a section of Liverpool's online support who accused him of showing disrespect toward Salah, following his placement of the Egyptian at No.
He posted on X: "It's not poor timing from anyone; I did this interview before Salah announced his decision."Then [I] went on the overlap a day after the Salah announcement and brought up I'd put him 6th on the LFC list. I said he's the second-best foreign player ever in the Premier League!"You and plenty of others don't know enough about the club's history and are being very disrespectful to other players on that list!"Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.