Liverpool News: Jamie Carragher sends a warning to Luis Suarez before the return leg in Barcelona



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Luis Suarez annoyed some Liverpool fans with his celebration at Nou Camp (photo: Getty)

Jamie Carragher warned Luis Suarez that he should expect an icy reception on his return to Merseyside for the second leg of the Barcelona Champions League semi-final with Liverpool.

The Reds were dominant in the early stages of Camp Nou before Suarez scored the match to break the stalemate in a thrilling match between two European teams in form.

Lionel Messi knocked out Liverpool with a brace in the last 15 minutes, leaving Jurgen Klopp's men a mammoth task to qualify for the June final, eliminating the three-goal home deficit next week.

Many Liverpool fans were unhappy with how Suarez celebrated his inaugural game Wednesday night midway through the first half. Carragher doubts that his former teammate will be welcomed with open arms in Anfield.

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"I do not think it will be as hot as it would have liked," Carragher said. Viasport following the defeat in the first leg of Liverpool.

"It was Luis Suarez. You like him when he is in your team and you hate him when he plays for the opposition.

Suarez spent four years with the Reds (photo: Getty)

"It was the first time he was in the opposition and I do not think Liverpool fans will have liked it.

"He plays on the wire, very in the street.

"A great first goal for him but I do not think it will be the return to the hero that he hopes."

Coutinho was booed by Barcelona fans (photo: Getty)

Another former Liverpool player, Philippe Coutinho, was booed because he again failed to impress Nou Camp fans and Lionel Messi urged Barcelona fans to end their "bad" critics.

"This is a time when we have to be more united than ever, both as players and as supporters," said the iconic forward after scoring his 600th goal for Barca.

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"It's something we have to do together and this is not the time to criticize anyone.

"It's ugly to see [the crowd] treat a teammate like this.

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