Jamie Carragher has teased Jude Bellingham, leaving the Real Madrid star out of the EA Sports FC 24 Team of the Year.
The former Liverpool defender was asked by CBS Sports to name the best team of the past 12 months, alongside Keith Abdo, Alex Scott and Micah Richards.
Carragher trolled Bellingham mercilessly as he revealed his top three midfielders for 2023.Bellingham joined the panel live via video link once the picks were revealed, Carragher joined forces with Abdo and Richards and Scott combined to form their own team.
The Real Madrid sensation admitted he was on Carragher’s side when the pundit revealed his back four, but Bellingham was quick to change his position once the midfield trio was announced.
Carragher, who announced his first choice, smiled and said: “It was the easiest choice for me. I’d go for England’s young superstar who has lit up the Champions League this season. There must be only one person for me. I choose… Declan Rice.
The studio burst into laughter, and Bellingham replied, “I’m loving the look of Team Mika more and more.”Richards rewarded the 20-year-old’s support by naming him in the team of the year, but that didn’t stop things between Carragher and Bellingham.
Carragher then made his choice, picking three of the two between Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. “Look at the three people in front.” he said “I mean, could you pick a better trio? There is Mbappe. Currently the best player in the world. Messi, there is a GOAT.”
However, Bellingham questioned the balance of the starting trio, saying, “I think there’s a lack of energy and too many walks.” Richards also added “no legs.” Then surgery: “Do you think there is enough energy?”
