Jamie Carragher has been in the firing line over comments on Mohamed Salah and AFCON. But another Liverpool legend has agreed with much of what the defender said.

Jamie Carragher has responded at length to criticism from Rio Ferdinand and others about his comments suggesting Mohamed Salah playing for Egypt affects his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. Salah is among the early favourites to win this year's award but has never finished higher than fifth in the standings.

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.

Rio Ferdinand is the latest to aim criticism at Jamie Carragher for his comments regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, but the former Liverpool defender has hit back

Clown': Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand clash over Mohamed Salah AFCON row - Liverpool legend criticised by ex-England team-mate after appearing to dismiss idea that the Africa Cup of Nations is a m

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.

Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand have been embroiled in a bitter feud of late - but it started before the two defenders hung up their boots and moved into punditry

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has clashed with Rio Ferdinand on many occasions. There was another spat this week after comments made on Mohamed Salah.