Brendan Rodgers: Jamie Carragher will be offered position at Liverpool

Posted Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by Talksport.co.uk

Brendan Rodgers claims Jamie Carragher will have a future at Liverpool when he hangs up his boots.

The ex-England defender will call time on his career at the end of the season after making over 700 appearances for the Reds.

Many of the club’s former stars have called for the 35-year-old to be offered a role within the
Anfield coaching set-up and, speaking to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show, Rodgers insists there will always be a place for Carragher at Anfield.

“Jamie Carragher’s a guy who’s put his heart, soul and life into Liverpool,” he said. “As one of the local players there’s even more pressure on him.

“He’s been outstanding this season, even when he isn’t playing. As a manager it’s a real privilege to work with someone like that because he’s very committed, has got old school
values and really respects me and my decisions.

“He works very hard to prove that he’s still good enough to be in the team. Even at 35 he’s still one of the best defenders in the Premier League.

“He hasn’t totally made up his mind. It wouldn’t surprise me if he had a small amount of time away but, over time, I’m sure he’ll have a role here at the football club.”