The Mind-Blowing Decision By Jamie Carragher That Questions Zidane’s Position
Jamie Carragher knows a thing or two about football. As a player and a pundit, he’s had the luxury of watching and playing with some of the best teams and players in the history of the sport. Among those, he had his fair share of playing time with Liverpool, a club he’ll always be associated with after spending 17 years within its walls.
During this time, he rubbed shoulders with some incredible talents on the pitch, from iconic players like Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen to fellow players like Xabi Alonso who were equally impressive. That’s why his claim should raise some eyebrows when discussing the best player he had the pleasure of playing alongside.
The Surprise Reveal
Speaking to fourfourtwo, Carragher revealed his perfect XI teammates, which included some star-studded names and then there was John Barnes who took the top spot! Yes, you read it right, the legendary Manchester United and Liverpool star didn’t even make it second on the list, according to Carragher.
Why Barnes and Why Not Zidane
Carragher believes it’s because Barnes, 61, was never beatable on the pitch for Liverpool. "Barnesey is simply the best player I’ve ever played with or trained with. It was a real pleasure and a privilege to be there with him. He was phenomenal," Carragher said. "I never saw him give the ball away, in a match or in training."
Fast forward to the dilemma surrounding Zinedine Zidane, widely regarded as one of the best-ever midfielders. Why he didn’t make it is because Barnes played left winger, and Carragher prefers to keep his winger a winger. "He wasn’t a midfielder like today, he was a bit of a free spirit". Zidane was instead slotted in on the right side, albeit against his natural position, earning him a spot on that team.
Concurring Opinions
Fans like you and me, know that Zidane earned his stripes as an artful midfielder, effortlessly swaying the game to win. But, does Carroll’s opinion hold weight based on his personal experiences having played alongside Barnes and possibly Zidane too if we consider his match-winner for Liverpool. **What do you think?"
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