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Carragher names the Newcastle player who was ‘a real threat’ v Liverpool

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Jamie Carragher has praised Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin on Sky Sports Premier League (6:43pm, February 18, 2023) for his performance against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at St. James’ Park in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

Carragher has said that Saint-Maximin was a real threat for Newcastle against Liverpool throughout his time on the pitch.

Liverpool won the match to enhance their chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League table this season.

Former Liverpool defender Carragher was on co-commentary duty for the match on Sky Sports.

And he was impressed by Newcastle winger Saint-Maximin.

Jamie Carragher on Allan Saint-Maximin for Newcastle United v Liverpool

Carragher said in the 51st minute: “He has been a real threat, Allan Saint-Maximin.”

Allan Saint-Maximin
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Impressive performance

In our view, Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin played well against Liverpool at St. James’ Park in the Premier League on Saturday evening.

The 25-year-old French winger was a problem for the Liverpool defenders and gave them a torrid time.

Saint-Maximin’s pace and quality on the ball was an issue for the Reds, and he also had chances to score.

According to WhoScored, the winger took three shots and one ended on goal, played two key passes, had a pass accuracy of 83.9%, took 48 touches, attempted seven dribbles, and put in one cross.