There are few people who know Liverpool Football Club as well as Jamie Carragher.
So when he speaks up about the club, his opinion is worth taking very seriously. Like Ryan Giggs’ perspective on Manchester United, John Terry’s thoughts on Chelsea and Big Sam’s advice on kebab establishments.
Carragher had his say on the news today that James Milner and the Reds have a verbal agreement in place that will see the Manchester City winger move to Anfield once the transfer window opens in July.
Writing on Kicca this afternoon, the Reds legend expressed his happiness at the fact that Liverpool were acquiring the services of a proven Premier League player whose versatility is as valuable as his talents.
“A good character which you can see from the fact he’s left Man City in the Champions League for Liverpool shows that regular starts mean more to him at this time than being a squad player with more chance of picking up trophies at City. Brendan Rodgers will have spoken to him about where he sees him fitting in but he’s very similar to Jordan Henderson & I have no doubt one reason he’s joining is to play in a more central role rather than out wide.
“Could Milner play a holding role? Maybe but I don’t think that’s what suits him, his main strength is his engine which could suit him & Jordan to both play alongside a holding midfielder (Can?) but his best position is tucked in from the right in a central role which is also Jordan Henderson’s so it’ll be interesting how those two fit into next years midfield set up.”
And Carragher, who was vice captain under Steven Gerrard for ten years, pondered whether the 29-year-old would be made captain if and when the move is complete.
“The fact that Brendan Rodgers wouldn’t confirm Jordan Henderson as this seasons captain even though he was captain in Gerrard’s absence last season makes me think him & Milner could be competing for the armband! Was that another thing that enticed Milner to join? A few thoughts on the subject but all in all I think it’s a good signing & glad he’ll be wearing the red of LFC hopefully when it’s confirmed in the next week or so.”
