Jamie Carragher Blasts Liverpool star Despite 5-2 Win—”He Has to Go!.”

The scoreline says total dominance, but the mood in the Sky Sports gantry was “Nuclear.” Despite Liverpool’s 5-2 victory over West Ham United on Saturday, February 28, 2026, club legend Jamie Carragher has reportedly delivered his most “scathing” verdict yet on Dutch forward Cody Gakpo, labeling him a “liability” who is “costing the club” its elite standards.

The Reds secured the three points through goals from Ekitiké, Van Dijk, Mac Allister, and Gakpo himself—but it was Gakpo’s “complacent” second-half display that triggered a post-match rant from Carragher that has left the fanbase divided.

“He’s Costing Us Far More Than He’s Saving Us”—The Carragher Fury

While Gakpo found the net in the 71st minute to make it 4-1, Carragher was reportedly “fuming” at the forward’s overall work rate and a series of “dreadful” defensive lapses that allowed West Ham to score twice and threaten an unlikely comeback.

“I know Liverpool fans won’t like hearing this… but it needs to be said. This player, Gakpo, has to go. He’s costing us far more than he’s saving us. If we’re being brutally honest, West Ham tactically outclassed us in transition for large parts of that second half. By normal football standards, we could have lost control again. He was the weak link out there, the one everyone could see, and it nearly cost us everything. If we’re serious about competing for the title next year, we must stop protecting underperformance and start making ruthless decisions NOW.”

THE “5-2” SMOKESCREEN:‼️ Luck Over Logic?

Carragher’s “shocking” claim that West Ham “outclassed” Liverpool has been backed by some tactical analysts who noted that three of Liverpool’s five goals came from “fortunate” deflections or set-piece scrambles.

• The “Gakpo” Stats: Despite his goal, Gakpo lost 70% of his duels and was caught “ball-watching” during Tomáš Souček’s 49th-minute strike.

• The “Luck” Factor: Even West Ham’s Nuno Espírito Santo remarked that the game was “bizarre,” noting that Liverpool’s 5th goal was a “freak” own goal by Axel Disasi.

• The “Carragher” History: This isn’t the first time Carragher has targeted Gakpo; he famously once said the Dutchman plays like “the game is in slow motion,” and it seems today’s performance has “reignited” that feud.

CARRICK VS. SLOT:‼️ The Top 4 Pressure Cooker

With Manchester United breathing down their necks, every “underperformance” is being magnified. United’s Senne Lammens and Michael Carrick have brought a level of “defensive stability” that Carragher believes is currently missing from Arne Slot’s side.

1. The Points Gap: Liverpool are now level with Manchester United (48 points), but United have a game in hand tomorrow against Crystal Palace.

2. The “Adeyemi” Solution: Reports of Karim Adeyemi being “ready to join” next season have gained “high-voltage” momentum following Carragher’s call for a “ruthless” clear-out.

3. The “Salah” Shadow: While Mo Salah was quiet today, Carragher suggested that “protecting” players like Gakpo is only making the potential loss of Salah more “catastrophic.”

FANS REACT:‼️ “Carra is Right!” vs. “He Just Scored!”

The hashtag #GakpoOut is trending alongside #CarraRant. While many fans point to Gakpo’s goal as proof of his value, others agree that his “defensive laziness” is a “ticking time bomb” for a team with title ambitions.

Is Jamie Carragher being “too harsh” after a 5-2 win, or is Cody Gakpo truly the “weak link” that could cost Liverpool a Champions League spot?