Tottenham Fans Won’t Like Jamie Carragher’s Take on Ajax Comeback

Tottenham Crumble in Crucial Carabao Cup Clash

With Spurs struggling in the Premier League, reaching the Carabao Cup final would have provided a vital morale boost.

This fixture was seen as a defining moment in their season, one that could have reignited their campaign.

However, Tottenham arrived at Anfield with a depleted squad and were handed a humbling lesson by Liverpool, who cruised to a 4-0 victory.

From the first whistle, Ange Postecoglou’s side looked second-best, failing to mount any serious challenge against the home team.

Spurs never seemed in the contest, unable to trouble Liverpool in any meaningful way.

Jamie Carragher’s Harsh Assessment of Spurs

Following the emphatic defeat, Jamie Carragher delivered a scathing critique, suggesting the outcome was inevitable given Tottenham’s history of underperforming in big matches.

Speaking on Sky Sports, the former Liverpool defender remarked:

“It was never in doubt before the game. It’s Tottenham. When do they ever win a big game? When have they gone somewhere and surprised everyone by winning against the odds?

“The odds were overwhelmingly in Liverpool’s favor. They are at Anfield, the best team in the country and arguably in Europe right now.

“It’s not just this Spurs team—it’s the club’s history. They never shock you by doing something unexpected.

I’m trying to think of their last major victory, and I probably have to go back to that Ajax game in the Champions League semi-final.

Even then, they were lucky—they were outplayed for most of the match.”*

Is Carragher’s Verdict Too Simplistic?

While Tottenham’s struggles in big games are well-documented, Carragher’s comments overlook the reality that this is a different squad under new management.

The failures of previous seasons should not automatically define this group of players, who are still adapting to Postecoglou’s system.

Additionally, injuries played a significant role in this loss. Key figures like Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario, and James Maddison were absent, leaving Spurs without some of their most influential leaders.

The onus was on experienced players such as Yves Bissouma, Son Heung-min, and Rodrigo Bentancur to step up, but they were unable to match Liverpool’s intensity.

Carragher’s dismissal of the Ajax comeback as mere luck also feels reductive.

That night remains one of the most dramatic moments in Champions League history, showcasing Tottenham’s resilience and fighting spirit.

Spurs were not just fortunate—they produced an unforgettable second-half performance that secured their place in the final.