Carragher told his followers on Kicca: “The news of the likely arrival of James Milner at Liverpool throws up a few questions, I think it’s a very good signing a free transfer who can play in a few positions and got great experience.
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Brendan Rodgers will have spoken to him about where he sees him fitting in but he’s very similar to Jordan Henderson and I have no doubt one reason he’s joining is to play in a more central role rather than out wide.
“Could Milner play a holding role? Maybe but I don’t think that’s what suits him. His main strength is his engine which could suit him and Jordan to both play alongside a holding midfielder (Can?) but his best position is tucked in from the right in a central role which is also Jordan Henderson’s so it’ll be interesting how those two fit into next year’s midfield set up.
“Also the fact that Brendan Rodgers wouldn’t confirm Jordan Henderson as this season’s captain even though he was captain in Gerrard’s absence last season makes me think him and Milner could be competing for the armband! Was that another thing that enticed Milner to join?
“A few thoughts on the subject but all in all I think it’s a good signing and am glad he’ll be wearing the red of LFC hopefully when it’s confirmed in the next week or so.”
Milner started in six of Man City’s eight Champions League games this season and he is said to have been offered around £165,000 per week to stay at the Etihad, with a Liverpool deal worth around £150,000 a week.