BREAKING NEWS: “After watching him yesterday, I can boldly say he’s the worst buy in the history of Liverpool. He’s a waste, and believe me, he brought nothing but chaos to that team – not even one successful pass in the whole 90 minutes. This should be the last time he starts for us.”

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has launched a blistering and unforgiving attack following what he described as a “shocking” performance from Jeremie Frimpong, questioning whether the player should ever start another game for the club again.

In an emotional post-match reaction that has sent shockwaves through the Liverpool fanbase, Carragher did not mince his words as he dissected what he believed was one of the worst individual performances he has witnessed in a Liverpool shirt.

“After watching him yesterday, I can boldly say he’s the worst buy in the history of Liverpool,” Carragher said. “He’s a waste, and believe me, he was nothing but chaos in that team. Not even one successful pass in the whole 90 minutes. This is the last time he should be starting for us.”

A performance that stunned supporters

Liverpool’s match was already under intense scrutiny, but Frimpong’s display quickly became the focal point of frustration inside the stadium and across social media. Expected to provide energy, width and attacking thrust, the full-back struggled from the opening minutes.

Simple passes went astray. Defensive positioning was inconsistent. Attacking overlaps broke down moves rather than accelerating them. By half-time, groans from the crowd were unmistakable.

By full-time, patience had evaporated completely.

Carragher, watching closely from his role as a pundit, described the performance as “damaging” to the team’s rhythm and confidence.

“This wasn’t just a bad game,” he added. “This was a performance that hurts the entire structure of the team. When one player can’t keep the ball, can’t defend properly, can’t even complete basic passes, everyone around him suffers.”

“This is Liverpool, not a learning ground”

Carragher’s fury stemmed not just from the mistakes, but from what he sees as a lack of suitability for Liverpool’s demands.

“This is Liverpool Football Club,” he said. “This is not a place where you experiment week after week hoping something clicks. You have to be reliable. You have to be composed. And yesterday, he showed none of that.”

The former Liverpool defender pointed out that full-backs in this system are required to be tactically disciplined, technically secure and mentally strong — particularly under pressure.

“What I saw was panic,” Carragher continued. “Panic on the ball. Panic in decision-making. Panic when defending. That’s not acceptable at this level.”

A damning verdict: “He should never step onto the pitch again”

Carragher went even further, suggesting that Frimpong’s performance was so poor that his place in the squad should now be seriously questioned.

“He should never step onto the pitch again after that,” he said bluntly. “That was a terrible performance.”

Those words have ignited fierce debate among fans. Some supporters agree with Carragher’s assessment, calling the display one of the worst they have seen in recent memory. Others believe the criticism is excessive, arguing that confidence, form and tactical clarity all play a role.

But Carragher was unmoved.

“When you wear that shirt, you don’t get endless chances,” he said. “Especially not when you’re costing the team control and momentum.”

Pressure mounts on Arne Slot

The outburst places significant pressure on Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, who made the call to start Frimpong and stuck with him for the majority of the match.

Slot, still shaping his Liverpool side, has emphasised patience and long-term development. However, Carragher believes that approach must have limits.

“There’s patience, and then there’s stubbornness,” Carragher argued. “If you keep starting a player who is clearly struggling, you’re hurting both the player and the team.”

The Liverpool manager now faces a crucial decision ahead of the next fixture. Persisting with Frimpong could inflame supporter anger further. Dropping him could be seen as an admission of a costly mistake.

Fan reaction: anger, disbelief and concern

Liverpool supporters have flooded social media with reactions ranging from outrage to concern. Many echoed Carragher’s frustration, pointing to misplaced passes, defensive lapses and a lack of chemistry with teammates.

“That was chaos football,” one fan wrote. “Every time he got the ball, we lost control.”

Others urged calm, reminding fellow supporters that even great players can have disastrous games.

But Carragher’s reputation as a measured analyst makes his reaction particularly striking.

“Jamie doesn’t usually go this far unless he means it,” one supporter noted. “That’s what makes this worrying.”

What happens next?

For Frimpong, the road ahead looks uncertain. Confidence appears shaken, scrutiny is intense, and public criticism from a club legend is rarely easy to recover from.

For Liverpool, the incident highlights deeper questions about recruitment, tactical fit and squad balance under a new manager.

“This isn’t about one bad performance,” Carragher concluded. “It’s about standards. Liverpool have standards. And yesterday, those standards were not met.”

Whether Arne Slot responds with changes or defiance will be revealed in the coming days. What is certain is that this performance — and Carragher’s explosive reaction — will not be forgotten anytime soon.

At a club built on excellence and accountability, moments like these often define careers.