The former Liverpool defender said: "I think the problem is the fact he's with Egypt, and he's probably not playing in the major tournament as such, or maybe got a great chance of winning, I think it's either the Champions League or the major tournament.

Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel pointed out Carragher’s failure to win a major tournament with England and the Premier League with Liverpool.

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“It's so disrespectful what he said, and this is coming from someone who never won any major international competition with England,” he blasted.

He highlighted the impact players from Africa have had on the Premier League, saying: “If you think that the Premier League would be what it is today with just the English players, you're f***ing having a laugh.

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Carragher's failure to win a major tournament with England nor the Premier League was highlighted by Obi Mikel.

That smirk on his face is absolutely what tipped me off.

“You have people trying to correct you and you're coming out and attacking absolutely everyone else, and discrediting this wonderful, wonderful tournament.

While Carragher won the Champions League, the Premier League eluded him.