'It was embarrassing' - Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool's defending in Manchester United defeat

Jamie Carragher described Liverpool's defensive performance as «embarrassing» after Jurgen Klopp's side were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United. A slow start to the Premier League season continued for Liverpool at Old Trafford as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford secured the home side their first win under Erik ten Hag. Ad Liverpool now have just two points from their opening three games and are already seven points behind early front-runners Arsenal.

Premier LeagueKlopp 'concerned' but says Liverpool should have beaten Man Utd11 HOURS AGO Of particular concern for Klopp will be an injury-hit midfield and a seemingly fragile defence, who were again uncharacteristically sloppy. Though praising Manchester United for a much-needed, much-improved performance, Carragher believed that his former club «did not look ready» for the encounter. «Liverpool were absolutely shocking defensively.

They were not at the races at all,» Carragher said on Sky Sports. «Every time United went forward in that first half they looked like they were going to score. »It was embarrassing.

Liverpool were all over the place. «United were outstanding, but Liverpool weren't ready for a derby game. They didn't look ready for the game and that will worry Jurgen Klopp right now.