Liverpool's dominant performance in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham has drawn sharp criticism from former Reds defender Jamie Carragher, who delivered a scathing assessment of Spurs' ability to compete in major fixtures.
The Merseyside club secured their place in the final with a commanding 4-0 victory at Anfield on Thursday, completing a 4-1 aggregate win. In a telling statistic that highlighted the one-sided nature of the contest, Tottenham failed to register a single shot on target while Liverpool managed 10 attempts.
"It was never in doubt before the game. It's Tottenham," Carragher declared on Sky Sports, launching into a brutal critique of Spurs' historical performance in crucial matches. "When did Tottenham ever win a big game? When did Tottenham ever go anywhere and surprise you and win against the odds?"
The former Liverpool defender continued his frank assessment, noting that the odds heavily favored Liverpool, who he described as "the best team in the country and possibly in Europe right now." Carragher's criticism extended beyond the current squad, suggesting a long-standing issue with Tottenham's ability to deliver in important matches. He referenced their Champions League semi-final victory against Ajax as their last significant win, though he dismissed even that achievement, stating they "were very lucky" and "got battered in most of the game."
The defeat adds to the mounting pressure on Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, whose team currently sits in 14th place in the Premier League. While Spurs remain active in both the FA Cup and Europa League, their immediate challenge comes this Sunday with an FA Cup fourth-round fixture against Aston Villa, where they risk elimination from yet another competition.
Liverpool's reward for their comprehensive victory is a Wembley final against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, where Arne Slot's side will look to add to their trophy cabinet.
