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Jamie Carragher Scrutiny Is Unfair - Liverpool Boss Rafael Benitez
Benitez jumps to defence of 'Carra'.
26-Oct-2009 11:40:01 PM
The form of Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been met with criticism this season, and the Reds centre-back has again found himself under the spotlight after being adjudged to have pulled Michael Owen down during the Reds' 2-0 win over Manchester United.
Carragher received a cautionary booking for the offence, but some commentators argued that the challenge was worthy of a red card.
Amid the scrutiny, though, stands a loyal manager, as Rafael Benitez has rushed to defend the 31-year-old.
He told Sky Sports: "Jamie played well.
"He had been having a difficult time but the only thing to do in such a situation is to try again and try again. It was only a question of keeping working hard, and he proved that he is a good centre-back and not at the end of his career just yet."
Benitez continued: "He showed what a good defender he still is and [collectively] we have shown that we are not a bad team, not a bad squad. Maybe next April people will again judge us but at this moment we have enough quality."
Alan DawsonInside Goal.Com
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