Overview
- In an interview with The Athletic on Jan. 28, Carragher called Rice “exactly what Liverpool need” and said he would have loved to see him at Anfield.
- He compared Rice to Roy Keane rather than Steven Gerrard, emphasizing his pressing, ball-winning and ability to link play from deep.
- Carragher said Liverpool could have replaced both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho by signing Rice in 2023.
- He praised Rice’s passing, defensive range and set‑piece delivery, adding that Rice is his Player of the Year pick if Arsenal win the league.
- The remarks arrive with Liverpool sixth after 23 games and following a costly stylistic shift in recent windows, as Carragher urges a Rice‑type midfield signing next.