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Jamie Carragher fires Tottenham reminder! Liverpool legend insists Harry Kane would never have won the Ballon d'Or at Spurs

Jamie Carragher has offered a blunt assessment of Harry Kane’s historic Ballon d’Or victory, suggesting the striker would have remained empty-handed had he stayed at Tottenham. The former Liverpool defender believes the England captain’s move to Germany was the essential catalyst for his individual recognition on the world stage.

Jamie Carragher fires Tottenham reminder! Liverpool legend insists Harry Kane would never have won the Ballon d'Or at Spurs

Andoni Iraola faces the necessity of releasing a Liverpool legend, signaling the end of an era. Since his appointment at Anfield, Iraola has made significant changes to the team, but the club's progress remains uncertain. With the January transfer window approaching, plans must be made to address key issues. Several players have been linked with moves to Anfield, while others are reportedly leaving the club.

After Liverpool's recent match against Villarreal, it seems the fate of some players has already been decided. Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's top defender, is expected to see his contract expire without an extension. At 35, Van Dijk is nearing the end of his prime, and his recent poor performances have raised concerns. He made one error, failed to win any tackles, committed two fouls, lost possession 11 times, and had a 60% ground duel success rate.

While young defenders like Giovanni Leoni and Ifeanyi Ndukwe could potentially replace him, replacing Van Dijk would be a significant risk.

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