JAMIE CARRAGHER was shut down by both Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards after disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations as a major tournament.
The trio were covering Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sky Sports when the topic of conversation turned to Mohamed Salah.
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Debating whether or not he could win any individual awards – such as the Ballon d’Or – and become “the best in the world” this season, Carragher suggested there was one obstacle stopping him.
The ex-defender claimed that Salah would have to win a major tournament with Egypt in order to be in the running.
He said: “I think the problem (is) the fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in the major tournament as such, or maybe got a great chance of winning, I think it’s either the Champions League or the major tournament.
“Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr and (Kylian) Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League.
“Liverpool will be in that conversation, but right now (Real Madrid) are certainly the front runner.”
Richards quickly chimed in to say: “Just saying, AFCON is a major tournament. Just so you know.”
But Carragher responded: “Egypt aren’t going to win the World Cup, are they?”
Richards reiterated his point, but the ex-Liverpool man appeared to disregard it before Sturridge joined in the conversation.
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“It’s a fact. It’s a fact. If you win the Euros or the Copa America it’s deemed to be big so the AFCON is the same level,” the ex-striker said.
Carragher also received some backlash on social media, with one person writing: “The disrespect AFCON gets within pundits and even fans is disgusting. Equivalent of Euro/Copa America and these people are treating it like it’s the Carabao Cup. Nasty work from Jamie Carragher!”
Another commented: “It’s the scoff, for me, when he is corrected. It’s just awful.”
A third said: “I like the way both Daniel Sturridge & Micah Richards correct Carragher here. They don’t hesitate to provide him with the correct information.”
SunSport has contacted Sky for comment.
Salah scored the opening goal as Liverpool beat Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Dominik Szoboszlai netted the second to secure the win and boost the club’s title hopes.