JAMIE CARRAGHER is already fearing for Liverpool’s title hopes this season – after only THREE GAMES.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are winless so far, having drawn against Fulham and Crystal Palace in their opening two matches.
And things have got worse after losing 2-1 away to bitter rivals Manchester United.
It leaves Liverpool 16th and club legend Carragher talking down their chances of competing with Premier League champions Manchester City.
He said on Sky Sports: “Even at this stage, the points gap feels big, with the quality of Man City.
“You just don’t expect a really poor start from this Liverpool team – they set such high standards but they’re a million miles from them.
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“They have to fix it quickly.”
Erik ten Hag benched Cristiano Ronaldo and club captain Harry Maguire at Old Trafford.
But his risk paid off as goals from England pair Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford put United 2-0 up.
Mo Salah pulled one back with ten minutes to go but Liverpool’s fightback proved too little too late.
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But manager Klopp insisted his side deserved to win, despite playing catch up for much of the match.
He said: “We are in a tricky situation injury wise, we got through the week with 14, 15 senior players available and now have to make sure they don’t get injured.
“We should have won this game, I know it sounds ridiculous but that is how I saw it.
“I am concerned about our situation, but that is how it is. We prepare for Bournemouth and Newcastle now.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
