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‘Rusty’ – Jamie Carragher says one Liverpool player has looked off in first-half v Wolves

Originally posted on Empire of the Kop
By Farrell Keeling | Last updated Feb 16, 2025 9:52 AM ET

Liverpool can count themselves at least a little fortunate to have gone into the half-time break with all 11 players on the pitch.

Ibrahima Konate was handed a lifeline by referee Simon Hooper after clattering Matheus Cunha on the edge of the box.

Either way, the Reds’ 2-0 lead going into the break was more than deserved, with the hosts capitalising on a rather hapless Wolves backline in the opening half of action.

A win at Anfield would see Liverpool restore their seven-point lead over second-placed Arsenal in the Premier League.

Jamie Carragher noticed that Trent Alexander-Arnold had a bit of a shaky start to the opening half of action at L4.

“In the first 20 minutes, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s passing has been a little rusty – it’s to be expected, he has been out for a little bit,” the former Red spoke on Sky Sports coverage.

Our No.66 does seem to have worked himself back into the tie, however, with Sofascore having handed him a 7/10 score for his efforts.

The Real Madrid-linked fullback registered 43 touches, a 79% pass success rate (28/35) and won 2/3 ground duels in the first 45 minutes.

This article first appeared on Empire of the Kop and was syndicated with permission.

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