Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher intends to enjoy Saturday's FA Cup final after admitting he does not know how many big matches are left in his career.
The 34-year-old, who has made 696 appearances for the Reds, has lost his regular place in the starting line-up this season due to the form of Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger. Despite initially finding that hard to accept, he has come to terms with the fact opportunities are becoming increasingly limited late in his career.
Which is why he is determined to enjoy another visit to Wembley, where they face Chelsea, whatever his involvement. "From a personal point of view, because of my age and situation, it probably does feel a little more important or special because I may not see many of these days again," he said.
"Realistically there is not much time left for me. You always have that fear it might be your last [final].
"When you get to the stage of my career you always think 'Will I ever get a chance to play in this kind of game again?'
"It makes it even more important even though we've played plenty of these games before."
Carragher was left out of the starting line-up for February's Carling Cup victory, although he played the last four minutes plus extra time of the win over Cardiff after replacing Agger.
But, as you would expect from a Bootle-born player who came through the youth system, he knows the club must come first.
"If you play, great; if you don't, support the lads and respect the manager's decision. We all win together. It doesn't matter who plays, who's on the bench, who comes on. If we win, it'll say Liverpool won. We're all part of the club and that is what we want.
"The main thing is for us is winning - if you are on the bench you still get a medal."
Source: PA
