Pep Lijnders Hits Back at Jamie Carragher Over Liverpool vs Man City Comments
Lijnders hits back at Carragher over Liverpool vs Man City

Liverpool's assistant manager Pep Lijnders has fired back at Jamie Carragher after the former Reds defender made contentious remarks about their upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City.

Carragher had suggested that Liverpool might approach the game differently given their position in the league, but Lijnders dismissed the claims, insisting his side always plays with full commitment.

Lijnders Defends Liverpool's Integrity

"We don’t need any extra motivation when we face City," Lijnders said. "Every match is a battle, and we respect our opponents, but we also respect ourselves and our fans too much to ever hold back."

The Dutch coach emphasised that Liverpool’s philosophy under Jürgen Klopp has always been about intensity and passion, regardless of the circumstances.

Carragher's Comments Spark Debate

Carragher, now a pundit for Sky Sports, had implied that Liverpool might not go "all out" against City, given the tight title race and potential fatigue concerns. His remarks drew criticism from fans and analysts alike.

Lijnders, however, made it clear that such suggestions were unfounded. "We prepare for every game the same way—to win," he stated firmly.

Title Race Heats Up

With Manchester City currently leading the Premier League, Liverpool know that a victory could reignite their title hopes. Lijnders acknowledged the challenge but remained confident in his squad.

"City are an incredible team, but so are we," he said. "This is why we love football—big games, big moments."

The highly anticipated clash is set to take place at Anfield, where Liverpool have historically been strong against Pep Guardiola’s side.