Jamie Carragher likens Chelsea star to John Terry after ‘brilliant’ display against Manchester City
The Blues gave a superb defensive performance at the Etihad (Pictures: Getty)
Jamie Carragher has singled out Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi after he gave a ?brilliant? performance in Saturday?s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, even likening him to John Terry.
The west Londoners dealt a blow to the reigning champions? title pursuit at the Etihad Stadium, with Rodri salvaging a point late on after Raheem Sterling had opened the scoring just before half-time.
Although Chelsea could not quite hang on to claim the win, their rearguard delivered a defensive masterclass to frustrate and stifle Pep Guardiola?s side.
While it may have been a team effort, Carragher felt Disasi stood out, pocketing Erling Haaland in a display that even drew parallels with Chelsea?s most legendary defender and skipper.
?I can?t remember a better defensive performance this season, certainly from a central defender,? said an effusive Carragher on Sky Sports afterwards.
?Coming away to Manchester City, playing against the best striker in the world.
?He was brilliant. He was the man of the match, I don?t think I said it on air but he was the best player on the pitch.
Disasi stepped up and delivered an excellent performance (Picture: Getty)
?That was the type of performance you?d see from centre-backs from about 15-20 years ago.
?Now we see them more build up from the back, stepping in, but this was a bit of a throwback.
?Backs against the wall, throwing yourself in front of things, every time...
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