Jamie Carragher has delivered his honest assessment of what Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson's departures will mean for Liverpool, calling for Champions League qualification to be secured early so both legends can receive a proper farewell.

Speaking at the Sport Industry Awards, the former Liverpool captain made it clear he wants the pressure off when Brentford arrive at Anfield on the final day of the season.

"Hopefully we're already in the Champions League and we don't really need to win the game as such and the whole 90 minutes is about Mo Salah and Andy Robertson and we can give them the huge send-off they deserve," Carragher said.

The emotion of the moment wasn't lost on the Reds legend, who understands exactly what these two departures represent for the club.

"It will be really emotional because you're saying goodbye to two of the absolute greats for Liverpool," he continued. "I would say both players are probably the best players Liverpool have ever had in those positions so they're going to take some replacing. But that's for the summer."

That's quite the statement from someone who knows a thing or two about Liverpool greatness. When Carragher calls you one of the absolute greats, you've reached the summit. His assessment carries weight because he's witnessed decades of talent at Anfield, yet he's placing both Salah and Robertson at the very top of their respective positions in the club's history.

The timing couldn't be more crucial either. Salah's injury scare against Crystal Palace had fans fearing the worst - that we might have already seen his last kick in a Liverpool shirt. The Egyptian missed the Manchester United clash but manager Arne Slot offered reassurance about his return.

"As we know for Mo, he is always working hard when he is fit and when he is injured to be back," Slot explained. "He is usually fitter than others, so we expect him back for the final part of the season. It is always a big relief that his injury is minor to play for us and the World Cup."

For Carragher, the focus now is simple: "I think we salute them over the next few weeks and on that last final game at Anfield and give them the send off they really deserve."

It's worth remembering we've been here before. This time last year, Liverpool were preparing to bid farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold as he departed for Real Madrid. The transition hasn't been seamless for the England international, with injuries disrupting his first season in Spain and managerial chaos at the Bernabeu adding to the uncertainty.

Carragher remains hopeful about his former teammate's prospects though. "I hope he does really well over there," he said. "It hasn't gone as planned for Real Madrid. He'll want to win something, it hasn't happened this season. But listen, Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world and they know what they're doing. I'm sure they'll sort it out."

The contrast between Alexander-Arnold's departure and these upcoming farewells is striking. Where there was controversy and division last summer, this season feels different. Both Salah and Robertson have given everything to Liverpool, and the mutual respect is evident.

Carragher's words carry extra significance because he understands what it means to be a Liverpool legend. He knows the weight of expectation, the pressure of performing at the highest level, and the emotion of saying goodbye to Anfield. When he speaks about giving these two "the huge send-off they deserve," it comes from someone who lived that experience.

The challenge now is ensuring Champions League qualification is secured with games to spare. Liverpool's current position suggests that's entirely achievable, which would allow that final day against Brentford to become exactly what Carragher envisions - a celebration rather than a pressure cooker.

Both Salah and Robertson have earned the right to take their bows without the stress of needing points. They've been servants to this club, delivering moments of magic and consistency that have defined an era.

As we head into the business end of the season, Carragher's message is clear: secure the Champions League, then give two legends the farewell they've more than earned through years of brilliance in red.