Robbie Fowler sparks confusion among fans with controversial ‘unemployed’ remark before Liverpool’s clash with Accrington Stanley.

Fans were outraged by Robbie Fowler’s controversial comment ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round tie against Accrington Stanley at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Fowler, 49, joined ITV’s broadcast team alongside Karen Carney and Mark Pougatch. During the discussion, he critiqued Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez, stating: “For me, the more I see him, the more I think he’s not a Liverpool player. You’re not signing a player because he works hard—you’ve got to come in and score goals. I know he’s a fan favorite for his effort, but you’ve got to perform better and do more in that Liverpool shirt. I don’t think he’s quick enough in his thought when it comes to finishing. He’s fast on the ground, but his mental speed as a striker needs improvement.”

Carney, 37, then joked about whether Liverpool had considered asking Fowler—seventh on the club’s all-time goal-scoring list with 183 goals in 369 appearances—to help mentor Nunez. Fowler’s reply, however, sparked backlash among fans: “No… I’m one of these unemployed Scousers; you don’t get many of us about, do you?”

Fans on social media quickly expressed their frustration. One wrote: “Robbie Fowler jokes about being an unemployed Scouser… while working for ITV. Idiot.” Another added: “Fowler can f**k off with the unemployment joke.” A third asked: “What was that from Robbie Fowler?” while a fourth criticized: “Robbie Fowler making an unemployment joke at Liverpool’s expense is in poor ta

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