Jamie Carragher has labeled Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Tottenham a "disaster" that dealt a heavy blow to their Champions League qualification hopes. Richarlison's 90th-minute equalizer secured a vital point for Tottenham in their relegation battle while leaving Liverpool fifth in the Premier League, just a point above Chelsea and two behind Aston Villa.

Carragher criticized Liverpool's defending as "absolutely shocking," suggesting the team was "sleepwalking" through the match. He argued that Tottenham, whom he called "the worst team in the Premier League" recently, were exactly the type of struggling side Liverpool should have beaten at home with their qualification on the line.

The former defender questioned whether the issues stem from manager Arne Slot or the squad's composition. Carragher suggested problems trace back to last summer's transfers, claiming too many players prefer attacking when they have the ball rather than "digging in" defensively to make it difficult for opponents.