Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool need a strong manager to handle the Kop's expectations, following the departure of Kenny Dalglish.
Defender says new manger must be able to handle the pressure
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool need a strong manager to handle the Kop's expectations, and has warned fans it may be some time before they mount a title challenge.
The Anfield club have not won the title since 1990, and the fans have become increasingly disgruntled as they have fallen down the Premier League pecking order.
The club are thought to have shortlisted around 12 men to replace Kenny Dalglish, with Roberto Martinez given permission to meet the Liverpool owners, whilst Swansea's Brendan Rodgers turned down the chance.
And Carragher thinks the new man faces a huge task.
"It's one of the biggest jobs around and a lot of pressure comes with that," he said.
"That is part of managing Liverpool. It is a prestigious job, so I am sure there will be a lot of people interested, but that is for the owners to decide."
Warning
Whoever eventually takes charge at Anfield, Carragher is warning that there is no shortcut back into title contention.
He continued: "I don't think we are the type of team that could just go out and spend £200million like Manchester City or Chelsea can. We have to build a little bit slower than that. The next stage for us is to get into the Champions League, but that will happen.
"Liverpool fans probably don't want to hear it, but it is an achievement getting into the top four. It is different to what it was a long time ago. At the moment I don't think the title is in everyone's mind, I think top four first."
Disappointment
The veteran defender also reiterated his disappointment at the sacking of Dalglish.
"He knows better than me that when results aren't going as well as the owners would like the manager pays the price," he said. "But we are all in that together really.
"It is the squad which hasn't done it for him really, unfortunately, but the manager carries the can."
