Tv pundit Jamie Carragher has come below hearth once more, this time from former tennis star Boris Becker.
Becker says the ex-Liverpool defender “shouldn’t be nicely knowledgeable in any respect” after disagreeing together with his view on the forthcoming Champions League spherical of 16 tie between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
Sport Bild report Carragher as saying: “Bayern haven’t satisfied me in any respect but. Now they’re taking part in in opposition to Leverkusen, who dominated Bayern within the Bundesliga lately. It’s a 50-50 tie. In the long run, I’m predicting Leverkusen [to advance].”
Bayern appointed Vincent Kompany as boss in the beginning of the season, regardless of his relegation with Burnley final yr. The Belgian has impressed on the Allianz Enviornment, main Bayern to the highest of the Bundesliga they usually have an eight-point lead over final yr’s champions Leverkusen.
Carragher questions Kompany
However Carragher believes defeat to Xabi Alonso’s aspect within the Champions League would result in query marks over whether or not he was the fitting man to steer the membership ahead.
He added: “If Kompany doesn’t win, there might be many query marks about his appointment, as a result of the league is anticipated and the Champions League is the icing on the cake of a season. They’ve to succeed in at the very least the semi-finals.”
Bayern fan Becker, who was a former world primary after successful Wimbledon as a 17-year-old, believes Carragher’s views are extensive of the mark.
There haven’t been any questions relating to the appointment of Kompany !
The truth is @FCBayern simply mentioned home title most vital trophy 🏆 this yr and are pleased with the work of Vincent Kompany !
Jamie is NOT nicely knowledgeable in any respect … @Carra23 https://t.co/P84L91VkYB
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) February 26, 2025
Writing on X, the German mentioned: “There haven’t been any questions relating to the appointment of Kompany!
“The truth is FC Bayern simply mentioned home title most vital trophy this yr and are pleased with the work of Vincent Kompany!
“Jamie is NOT nicely knowledgeable in any respect.”
AFCON row
Carragher got here below hearth over the weekend for suggesting the African Cup of Nations was not a serious event when discussing Mohamed Salah’s possibilities of wining the Ballon d’Or.
He advised Sky Sports activities: “I believe the issue is the very fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s most likely not taking part in within the main tournaments as such.”
Fellow Sky pundit Micah Richards challenged him on the time and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand later mentioned Carragher’s view was an “ignorant thought course of”.
Carragher hit again, labelling Ferdinand a “clown” earlier than trying to make clear what he meant.
Salah/AFCON/Balon d’or!
The purpose I used to be making an attempt to make yesterday was that MO Salah is at a drawback taking part in for Egypt by way of him successful the Balon D’or.
If Salah had a mean season at LFC however received the AFCON & was MVP I don’t suppose he would win the Balon d’or.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 24, 2025
He wrote on X: “The purpose I used to be making an attempt to make yesterday was that Mo Salah is at a drawback taking part in for Egypt by way of him successful the Ballon d’Or. If Salah had a mean season at LFC however received the AFCON & was MVP I don’t suppose he would win the Ballon d’Or.
“As a result of I don’t suppose AFCON carries the burden of different tournaments. But when Mbappe had a mean season at Actual Madrid however received the World Cup/Euros he would nonetheless have an incredible alternative. It’s not disrespectful if I really feel the WC/Euros/CP are higher tournaments it’s simply my opinion once I watch them.”
He did acknowledged that his wording may have been higher, including: “Saying it wasn’t a serious competitors was clumsy however I believe most individuals watching may perceive the purpose I used to be making an attempt to make.”