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Hannah Pinnock

Jamie Carragher said what every Liverpool fan was thinking at half-time against Villarreal

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said what every fan was thinking at half-time as the Reds found themselves 2-0 down against Villarreal.

It was the nightmare start for Jurgen Klopp's side as their aggregate lead quickly diminished at El Madrigal. Boulaye Dia gave the hosts an early lead inside the opening few minutes before Francis Coquelin levelled the aggregate scoreline just before half-time.

Their quadruple and Champions League final hopes hanging by a thread, Carragher took to social media to call for changes at half time from the Liverpool boss.

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He shared in a tweet: "Henderson & Diaz at half-time please!"

It was hard to disagree. Changes did in fact come as Diogo Jota made way for the Colombia international just after the break.

Henderson played a key part in the first leg, which Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield. The captain's deflected cross gave them a much needed lead before Sadio Mane added another just minutes later.

He played 70 minutes in each of Liverpool's previous two games, including Saturday's 12:30 kick off against Newcastle. A much-needed rest may have been the thinking amid a relentless fixture schedule, but the first half display was crying out for his leadership.

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