Carra is toch echt een held
En in de interviews die ik met 'm lees heeft-ie ook altijd wel een uitspraak waar ik om kan grinneken
Like every Liverpool fan Carra admits he thought Gerrard's time with the Reds was over after the announcement on Tuesday that he would not be signing a new contract.
And he's revealed how the sensational turnaround in events on Wednesday morning has given everyone at the club a massive lift.
"We're all delighted he's staying like everyone else I was watching the reports on television and though he was leaving," Carragher told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"Then we couldn't believe it when we were having breakfast at Melwood and news came through that he was staying. I almost spat my cornflakes out.
"It's a great boost for everyone at the club because we thought he had gone.
It's almost like signing a new player for nothing, although I'm sure he'll cost a few quid in wages."
Carragher also confirmed that he was one of the senior players consulted by the manager over whether Gerrard should relinquish the captaincy in light of recent events.
He added: "The manager did speak to me and a few players and we all agreed that he is our captain and should stay as captain.
He's just lifted the European Cup so he must be doing something right as captain.
"I have spoken to Steven over the last few days and I know what a difficult time it has been for him. It's just good that it's all finally over and now we can look forward to playing football again."
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