The centre-back is moving into television punditry next season and Rodgers admits their gain is not only a loss to Liverpool but the game itself.For Bootle-born Carragher, a boyhood Everton fan, and club captain Steven Gerrard, from Huyton, the Merseyside derby is a significant event in the season.We are coming into the game with real confidence. Our performance last week was outstanding and the team is full of confidence in both attacking and defending.Last week at Newcastle (in the 6-0 victory) how he marshalled the defence and how he played - everything about his game is at the top level," said the Reds boss.Everton is a massive game for Jamie, he's a boy from the city and Steven (Gerrard) as well," added the Reds boss.The 35-year-old will play in his 30th and final Merseyside derby this weekend, after which he will have just two matches left in a distinguished career with the Reds.I can't think of enough words to describe him. His performance level has been incredible.Rodgers' big problem is finding an adequate replacement for Carragher, with Swansea captain Ashley Williams linked with a reunion with his former boss.It (retirement) is such a shame because he probably could play on but he has already made his mind up.That will be the second successive season it has happened - and the first time since Liverpool were promoted back to the top flight in 1962.His dream was to go out at the top and he is fulfilling that dream because he is a top operator at this level.
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