Why the Shirts of Two Manchester United Legends are Permanently Displayed in Liverpool’s Away Dressing Room
The rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United is one of the most intense in the Premier League, and yet, the shirts of two United legends are proudly displayed in Anfield’s away dressing room. So, why do Liverpool display the shirts of Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo in a space that’s typically reserved for the opposition’s biggest stars?
The answer lies in the fact that former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who played against Ronaldo several times in the Premier League, picked them as two of the greatest players he’s ever faced. While the home changing room displays the shirts of the current first team, on non-match days for stadium tours, Liverpool chooses to hang the shirts of some of the biggest opposition names to play at Anfield.
Other big names that can be seen in the changing room include Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannavaro, and several others. Carragher has previously been critical of Ronaldo, claiming that he’s nowhere near the level of Messi, who he is often compared to as two of the greatest footballers of all time.
However, recently, while speaking to Football365, Carragher discussed just how great the striker was: "Ronaldo became a great player at United. In his last two years, he was the main man. But when he initially came in, United had so many great players that he wasn’t going to be one you built a team talk around. He never really gave us too many problems."
"It always fascinates me with Ronaldo – I would describe him as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time, but normally when other players fall into that category, they’re goalscorers their whole life, from the first time they kick a ball. Ronaldo wasn’t. He almost made himself a goalscorer. That’s down to his work ethic and his mental strength. That, for me, has always been his biggest quality."
So, what do you think about the inclusion of Keane and Ronaldo’s shirts in Liverpool’s away dressing room? Do you agree with Carragher’s assessment of Ronaldo’s abilities? Let us know in the comments!
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