Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher thought his former side had lost against Fulham as he prepared for commentary, only to find out about the Reds’ late comeback.
In addition to thrilling the supporters at Anfield, Liverpool’s thrilling comeback victory over Fulham also brought relief to Jamie Carragher, a former player. Carragher, who co-commentates for Sky Sports, missed the Reds’ 4-3 victory and their late comeback.
With just ten minutes left in the game, Fulham took the lead against the run of play as Liverpool struggled to convert its chances in front of the Kop. Carragher’s business obligations conflicted with this terrible scheduling, thus he had to leave the studio and take on co-commentary responsibilities.
Carragher’s coworker at Sky Sports, Micah Richards, revealed the behind-the-scenes tale on the podcast The Rest is Football. He clarified that he was furious since Liverpool was behind 3-2 when Carragher exited the studio.
However, by the time Carragher reached his commentary position, Liverpool had turned the game around and was winning. Richards described Carragher’s change in demeanor, saying: “His whole aura changed like ‘oh, that’s amazing’.”
Liverpool’s late surge not only saved Carragher from a potentially miserable afternoon but also allowed him to quietly enjoy the match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. The result of that match further weakened City’s position in the title race, alleviating some pressure on both Jürgen Klopp and Mikel Arteta’s teams.
Richards also praised Liverpool’s second goal against Fulham, scored by Alexis Mac Allister. The goal, described by Gary Lineker as the “goal of the day,” impressed Richards as well. He commended Mac Allister for his patience and technique in executing the strike, highlighting his ability to make acute passes and score goals.
Liverpool’s victory propelled it back into second place in the league standings, responding to the pressure imposed by Arsenal’s win against Wolves the previous day. The result showcased Liverpool’s fighting spirit and its determination to stay in the title race.
Liverpool.com says: The perils of live broadcasting! Carragher must of feared he’d end up watching Man City extend its advantage over Liverpool to four points when he left the Sky Sports studio, so it must have been a bonus to not only immediately hear of the Reds’ comeback, but also see City slip up immediately after. Like any Liverpool fan, it would have been a real rollercoaster of emotions yesterday.
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