Jamie Carragher blasts Liverpool squad — says only Two Liverpool stars “showed any real energy” as Reds slump to 12th on the table.

Jamie Carragher Slams Liverpool After 0-3 Defeat to Nottingham Forest

Liverpool suffered a humbling 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, plunging them further down the Premier League table and intensifying scrutiny on Arne Slot and his squad. The result left Liverpool in 12th place, and club legend Jamie Carragher delivered a scathing assessment of the team’s performance.

Carragher did not hold back, describing the display as “embarrassing” and singling out only two players — Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai — for showing any real energy or purpose during the match. “Only TWO players — Gakpo and Szoboszlai — showed up, only two brought any real energy. The whole team should be built around them if we ever want better results. As for the rest? They should hide their heads in shame. Absolute disgrace,” Carragher said.

Gakpo and Szoboszlai were the only bright sparks in an otherwise flat Liverpool side. Gakpo, playing centrally, consistently drove the ball forward, pressed opponents, and created the clearest chances. Szoboszlai covered ground in midfield, won key duels, and tried to inject pace and intensity into a team that looked completely out of rhythm.

Carragher emphasized that these two players could form the foundation of Liverpool’s next era, provided the club builds the squad around their energy and ambition. An insider close to Carragher noted that the pundit believes Gakpo and Szoboszlai “played like they cared” and could be central to reviving the team if supported properly.

The rest of the squad drew sharp criticism for a lack of commitment and responsibility. Carragher cited slow recovery runs, minimal pressing, poor communication, defensive errors, and weak decision-making as evidence that attitude, rather than tactics, is the main issue. “Liverpool can’t move forward with passengers,” he remarked.

The defeat has also reignited debate about Slot’s role and the need for reinforcements. Sources suggest that the manager was disappointed with the team’s energy levels, while the board is reportedly considering accelerating transfer plans to address weak positions. Several underperforming players could face exits in the summer if performances do not improve.

Fans have taken to social media to echo Carragher’s assessment, criticizing the majority of the squad for their lethargy and lack of intensity. With the international break providing a temporary pause, Liverpool now enter a period of reflection and urgent reassessment to address player attitude, tactical adjustments, and squad leadership before the season spirals further.