Source: Telegraph
Liverpool v Manchester United: Jamie Carragher insists United will face backlash
Doubts have been raised over Liverpool’s ability to challenge for silverware this season, in Europe and domestically, after a string of defeats.
However, Carragher is not ready to throw in the towel just yet and sees Manchester United’s visit as the perfect opportunity to get their season back on track.
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“Beating United could be just the boost we need. We always bounce back because that’s what we are about,” he said.
“We’ve got a lot of fight and character and will want to show that against United, particularly after what happened against Lyon.
“We’re going through a tough patch but we’ve been through them before and we’ll bounce back, there’s no doubt about that.
“It’s always a great game against United, and that could be what we need. If we win, it’ll give everyone a massive lift.”
Martin Kelly, just 19 but impressive in his full debut at right back against Lyon, is eager to be involved at the weekend and shares Carragher’s belief that the meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side is perfectly timed.
“If we can beat United, it’ll give everybody a lift,” said Kelly.
“I was pleased with my debut, but everyone was disappointed about the result.
“It was a cruel way to lose like that right at the end, I was off injured by then and watching on the TV. I didn’t feel they were going to score again after their equaliser.
“I enjoyed the occasion even if I had to come off. But it was just one game for me, I want to be playing at this level every week. That’s the aim now.
“Now we just have to look forward to Sunday’s game with Manchester United and try to put things right.”
