23 Apr 2010Carragher slams English Premier League scheduling

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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has hit out at the English Premier League for not doing enough to assist teams involved in European competition.

Following the Reds' 1-0 UEFA Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon, the 32-year-old suggested their exploits earlier in the week against West Ham United may have taken the edge off their performance.

Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, he said: "Playing on Monday night was a joke. That was more of a thing than all the travelling we did, which, really, wasn't that bad at all."

Carragher contrasted the English division's approach to that of Serie A, claiming the Italian authorities do "everything to help" their sides progress to the later rounds of continental tournaments.

The Anfield club have endured a disappointing season, which has seen them exit the UEFA Champions League at the group stage and fail to meet domestic expectations. They now appear unlikely to finish inside the top four this term.

Written by Tom Jenkins

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