JAMIE CARRAGHER claims Liverpool’s title dream is over after an “unacceptable” defeat at Everton.
The Anfield legend reckons the Reds must take the “end” of their hopes “on the chin” following a dire derby display at Goodison Park.
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PAJamie Carragher didn’t hold back on what defeat means for Liverpool[/caption]
And he blasted Jurgen Klopp‘s tactics – also claiming Liverpool ran out of ideas with more than 30 minutes left at 2-0 down.
Wednesday’s loss via Jarrad Branthwaite and a soaring header from Dominic Calvert-Lewin left Liverpool three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
It also means the Reds are just a point clear of third-placed Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
Carragher told Sky Sports: “This is the end of the title run for Liverpool.
“Tonight is Everton‘s night, you have to take it on the chin.”
The ex-England defender added: “They played into Everton’s hands. The way Liverpool started the game was really naive, poor, giving silly fouls away.
“They got into the game but the chance (Darwin) Nunez misses before half time is unforgivable at this level. That’s not acceptable at this level.”
Yet the pundit believes the Reds should have turned the game around after the break – before Calvert-Lewin’s 58th-minute goal.
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He said: “I thought Liverpool were in control at the start of the second half. And if they got one, they would go on and get two.
“Then Mo Salah gave the ball away. He has looked a shadow of himself for a lot of this season.
“But especially since he’s come back from injury.
“He is Liverpool’s legend, superstar, one of the all time greats. But he has been so far off it.
“And as soon as it went 2-0 Liverpool ran out of ideas.”
Reds’ centre-back Virgil van Dijk did not quite concede the title – but agreed any more similar performances will kill off their dream
The Dutchman said: “We have to do much better.
“If we play like today we have no chance to consider ourselves in the title [race].”
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